How to install windows on a ps3 slim

But all the games installed will be deleted. So it is very vital to back up all those games. Interestingly, PS3 already has a backup function.

Remember, with this process, you will be able to only back saved game data. But, if you have other files like video, music, images, etc. In this step, you will have to work with the PS3 hardware. However, this step is optional. So, you can skip it as well. So, it is not a low storage space at all. However, if you want to attain the best computing experience, you should upgrade your HDD to at least GB.

Add in the fact that it is very easy to upgrade your default hard drive disk on PS3. For the record, PlayStation 3 uses a 2. Those you see on laptops. So, you can buy a new GB laptop hard drive that is 2. The hard drive is found on the side of the PS3.

It will be behind a panel that is removable. After you have opened the panel by removing the screw, you will find a removable HDD case. There will be one screw holding the hard drive to the case. So unscrew the hard drive from the case and bring out the HDD disk. Now, you have to mount the new hard drive and screw this with the case.

Finally, you will have to redo all the steps above to insert a new HDD into the side panel of the PS3. And, you will be able to start using it right away. So, the other valid option left us to install Linux. Then again, if you have already updated the PS3 software to the latest version, you are out of luck. And, usually, PS3 hardware is not ready for Linux or Ubuntu.

In this case, we will have to use an open-source program called Kboot. That way, Ubuntu will be compatible with PS3 hardware. You have to use your computer to create a bootable disc. When you are going to install a new OS on your PS3 hard drive, you will have to install it on a separate drive portion. So, you will have to create a totally new drive partition.

Interestingly, it is effortless to do so. Here are the steps to follow. Wait for a bit and the partition will be created. Now that you have created a new drive partition, we can proceed to install the new operating system.

Once again, you will have to use the built-in settings menu to install a new OS on your PS3. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Of course, the disc with the OS should be inserted into PS3 at this moment.

As of now, the PS3 will install the Kboot program. As a result, it will help you to install Ubuntu later. Now restart the PS3. At this point, we would suggest you connect a mouse and keyboard to your PS3 for installing the new OS easily. Once you have restarted your PS3, it will boot from the Ubuntu disc. Now, you will have to wait until it installs Ubuntu. It may take up to an hour to complete the installation.

So, how do you change that to your PS3 default OS? Then again, there are a lot of limitations in this method as well. Still, you could give it a try if you have already installed Ubuntu or any other Linux varieties on your PS3.

You might think that Wine is an emulator to run Windows programs in Linux. Installing Linux is not difficult. All that is needed is a Linux live installation disc. The Linux operating system installs on a separate partition, leaving your PS3 operating system intact.

The popular Ubuntu Linux distribution provides a PlayStation-compatible version, among others. You will need a PowerPC-formatted version of Linux as opposed to x All Linux distributions are free and will download in the ISO image file format. Save the ISO to your desktop. Insert the blank CD. Select your computer's burner and click "Burn.

Eject the CD once the burn finishes and insert it into the PlayStation.