Add Windows partition to existing Ubuntu Partition

[Gordon]

Michael White wrote:
> Hello again,
> 
> OK so I absolutely love Ubuntu (I was a long time Windows user) but I 
> really need Windows also. I tried to use WINE but it sucks. So with that 
> said, all I want to do is add a Windows partition to my system without 
> formating the HDD again. If I have to I will but I rather not.
> 
> Here's the deal. I do not have a CD with Windows on it, however I have 
> my laptop that does and it has the WIN32 Installer on it. I was 
> wondering if I could use that. I still have the serial number from the 
> version that was on this PC before so that's not a problem.
> 
> So what I am asking is can I use the WIN32 installer file from my laptop 
> to install Windows XP on this computer? If so can I do it without 
> messing up this OS which is using the full HDD?
> 
> Anyone who could help would be appreciated.
> 
> 

Find a friend with the exact same version of XP you originally had on 
that machine, and make a copy of the CD. It's the Product key you pay 
for, not the media......