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    Uninstalling Ubuntu

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by chipmoney, Jan 8, 2009.

  1. chipmoney

    chipmoney Notebook Evangelist

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    What is the best way to go about uninstalling Ubuntu.

    I'd like to uninstall it and hopefully get the Win 7 beta.

    I know I need to erase the partition and extend my partition into the space, which I can do with the live CD, but what should I do about the grub bootloader?
     
    chipmoney, Jan 8, 2009
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  2. John B

    John B Notebook Prophet

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    If you install any Windows OS, it will overwrite the MBR and GRUB will be gone.
     
    John B, Jan 8, 2009
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  3. chipmoney

    chipmoney Notebook Evangelist

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    Will it still boot correctly if I don't install another version of windows before i try to run Vista again?
     
    chipmoney, Jan 8, 2009
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  4. Bungalo Bill

    Bungalo Bill Notebook Deity

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    Yes

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    Bungalo Bill, Jan 8, 2009
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  5. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Reconsider, before it's too late!!! Think of what a precious gift you're throwing away. :(
    We care about you, and want you to think carefully about what you're doing. :eek:
    YOU CAN DUAL-BOOT! You have options. :cool: :D
     
    pixelot, Jan 9, 2009
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    You also need to format they file system back to NTFS
     
    flipfire, Jan 9, 2009
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    to fix the mbr just put in a vista recovery cd and run cmd and type bootrec.exe /Fixmbr

    That will remove the GRUB bootloader. I too gave up on ubuntu. I will try again some time later. I just dont have the free time to play around with it all the time. Dont get me wrong, I love the interface but idk. Just isnt for me I guess.
     
    sjorge3442, Jan 10, 2009
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    paperkut Notebook Consultant

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    I also came from Ubuntu to Win 7 beta. I thought it was a good time to make the transition. Nothing particularly wrong with Ubuntu but as a whole it was just too convoluted to use to accomplish similar tasks much more easily in Windows. I might give it a try once it has matured more (Maybe 2010 will be the year of the linux desktop :)).

    As for installing the beta, just burn the disc and boot with it. Within the setup I just deleted all my existing partitions and installed in the unpartitioned space (the installer will automatically create a partition and format for you).
     
    paperkut, Jan 10, 2009
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