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    Ubuntu Unistall Problem :confused:

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by cms_cluff, Jun 10, 2010.

  1. cms_cluff

    cms_cluff Newbie

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    I installed Ubuntu on my M15X, i reformatted my drive for Windows 7 and Ubuntu is still available at the start up screen. I cant use Ubuntu not can i uninstall it
     
    cms_cluff, Jun 10, 2010
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  2. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    So, as I understand it, GRUB is still on your MBR, so you get the GRUB bootloader, but you can't boot Ubuntu. That would make sense, if the drive is formatted.

    Have you installed Windows 7 yet? If so, am I understanding that you boot Windows through the GRUB bootloader? I would expect Windows to overwrite the MBR. And you should be able to fix that from the Windows disc.

    Just boot from your Windows 7 CD, choose to repair your computer, select the command prompt, and enter bootrec.exe /fixmbr. :D
     
    pixelot, Jun 10, 2010
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  3. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    What he said :)
     
    theZoid, Jun 10, 2010
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    helikaon Notebook Consultant

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    Once u installed linux, you're not likely to get rid off it, it's capricious, sneaky beast :-D
    If you're not scared proceed at steps guys above described :).
     
    helikaon, Jun 12, 2010
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  5. theZoid

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    It'll sneak around on your hard drive while you sleep !! :p :D
     
    theZoid, Jun 12, 2010
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  6. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    In ur hard drives, corruptin ur Windoze. :D

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    pixelot, Jun 12, 2010
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    schwarz Newbie

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    that's some erro happen, maybe you format it again!
     
    schwarz, Jun 17, 2010
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