[ltp] Re-install default OS on a specified partition disk

[James Knott]

Guillermo Latorre wrote:
> Hello everybody!!
> 
> this is not a lucky day. I have to install Windows on my T41,
> pfffffffffff......
> 
> Well, I have to keep installed Windows on my laptop for a few weeks, and
> I have some questions:
> Now, I have my Debian with many important information and I can't lose
> anything. I have also a 4GB disk primary partition empty, so I could
> install Windows there. I know the Windows System which came with my T41
> is staying in my hard disk, no Install-CD's from IBM, so I can Install
> Windows just entering on Access IBM (Predesktop Area) at the boot time
> and selecting the utility "install Windows" (or similar name). 
> 
> - But... will this program ask me where partition to install Windows? I
> have to be sure before.
> I can't put on risk any data. 
> - Can I phone IBM and ask for a Windows Install CD for my laptop?

A while ago, I reinstalled Windows on my ThinkPad, using the existing 
install partition.  The installation did not touch my Linux partitions. 
  As for the CD, call IBM and ask.  Depending on where you live, you may 
be able to get it.  In my case, I had no problems, as my computer was 
still under warranty.  Others, in different parts of the world, have had 
problems.