How to remove Linux and install Windoze 7 again?

[Phantom]

Another problem arised, I knew it, I came with that problem before in the past, as something is happening with the MBR when Linux installed, and I cannot install Win7 from the CD. Anyone knows the steps to be able to install Win7?

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I used GParted and cleaned the partitions, now Win7 is installing itself to HDD. Hope that was the right move.

[Kin Hell]

I'd buy that for a dollar. :thumbs:

[Phantom]

Tough luck mate, Grub is still there and Win7 refuses to restart. Now how the hell I will remove Grub?

[Kin Hell]

have you tried this?

Bootrec.exe/FixMbr



Here are some Steps if you dont want to go into the details on Micrsoft Website.

1. Put the Windows 7 installation/Upgrade disc in the disc drive, and then start the computer (set to boot from CD in BIOS).

2. Press a key when you are prompted.

3. Select a language, a time, a currency, a keyboard or an input method, and then click Next.

4. Click Repair your computer.

5. Click the operating system that you want to repair (Windows 7 in this case), and then click Next.

6. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click Command Prompt.

7. Once in the command prompt, type exactly Bootrec.exe /FixMbr and then press ENTER. You will see "operation completed successfully." (Doesnt even take a second. Dont be alarmed )

8. Reboot and set BIOS to boot from the HDD again.

GRUB will be overwritten in step 7 and Windows bootloader will once again take control of loading your OS(s).

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Another option that might work for you is EasyBCD. Click on the link to download the Installer.

EasyBCD (http://www.techspot.com/downloads.php?action=download_now&id=3112&evp=2b285ccf527ea7158b2af859b697f93a&file=1)

EasyBCD is a software utility for Windows that lets you control and configure the BCD/BOOTMGR bootloader for Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8

[Stephen Coates]

Are you trying to completely get rid of Linux and replace it with Windows? Or do you want them side by side?

If you want them side by side, you may have to modify your GRUB setup so that it will boot the Windows partition. I can't remember how to do this manually. Normally I just use my Linux distro's install CD to reinstall GRUB, and it will auto detect all operating systems.

If you want rid of GRUB completely, I would have thought just clearing the MBR and repartitioning would do the trick.

Doesn't Windows normally overwrite the MBR anyway? I seem to recall that 2000 and XP do. Not sure about 7 though.

[Phantom]

I want to remove LinuxMint completely and re-install Windows 7 (as it was from the factory). But the Acer Recovery Management doesn't have an option to enter the command prompt... sigh... suckerzzz... :dry:

[Stephen Coates]

Hmm, I'm not sure how a recovery disk would go about installing Windows.

Let us know how you get on.

[Phantom]

Hm... I found some commands to type in Linux terminal in order to remove GRub completely, and Win7 installed without any problems. :lol:

Case closed methinks.

[Kin Hell]

What commands? :cool:

[Phantom]

Don't get me wrong mate, but I really don't remember. Some sudo something remove grub something commands. :lol:

[Harrison]

Strange. Normally you can just boot from a Windows install CD and when the installer starts you access the hdd setup screen and can just completely wipe out the mbr, setup new partitions and go from there.

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[Kin Hell]

Don't get me wrong mate, but I really don't remember. Some sudo something remove grub something commands. :lol:

Not in the slightest bud ....and don't take me wrong either! - You just did it the Greek way.... :D :lol:

@ Harrison

He didn't have a WinBlowZ CD to use at the time. One of those pesky Acer affairs that fell over itself because Grub was on the MBR. He only had restore disks as supplied by vend0r. :thumbsdown2:

[Harrison]

manufacturers cost cutting by not supplying proper install discs. Even worse when they don't even do that and just include the files in a recovery partition. Very useful when the hdd fails!

With Windows 8 at least, if you have your s/n then you can log into Windows/M$ site and download the os install iso.

I always grab a retail copy of each Windows so I have an original install disc, however win 8 was the first I didn't do this. I took advantage of a special deal to grab win 8 for £15 when it was released and it linked to an iso download.

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[Kin Hell]

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With Windows 8 at least, if you have your s/n then you can log into Windows/M$ site and download the os install iso.

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Aye, if you can actually read the friggin thing..... HOW small?? - Not so easy for us 0ld0r gits ya know.

I had to put me Specs on & still felt I needed a magnifying glass. :lol:

[Phantom]

Not in the slightest bud ....and don't take me wrong either! - You just did it the Greek way.... :D :lol:

Exactly... :lol: (Greek way always works)