Windows 7: Problem in Installing Ubuntu with Windows 7

Hello Akhare1, welcome to Seven Forums



If you tie Windows to Ubuntu with Grub, you will have issues when/if you want to remove Ubuntu, just thought you should know the facts before you get too far in this.

I don't have any cognizance regarding these two loaders.Basically ,for what purpose there are used.Is it required.Which one would you recommend ??

You did see this correct?

I'll be removing Ubuntu in near future and hence I don't want any issues with Windows.

Don't use Grub then or you will have issues removing Grub from Windows, just keep it as you have it using Wubi, then it can be removed as needed.

Okay then,It's time for you to write down the steps,please.
I'm waiting!!

I don't do Linux so I can't help you, ask the Resident Linux Expert.

You asked me so many questions as if you were about to tell me the steps for Ubuntu installation.

Now you are saying that you are not proficient in it.What happened?

Why did you ask me so many questions then?

Tell me!!

I wanted to make sure you knew adding Linux/Grub to Windows would be very difficult to remove later because others that were suggesting you do this were not warning you of the possible difficulties.

I haven't used Linux enough to assist you in its installation, I just don't like to see people proficient with something advocating use without sufficient warning of the possible side-effects.

Sorry about this folks....still recovering from my kidney issues and had to break from the forums for a while yesterday

First off I didn't warn him of the possible issues (even though you are right Ted) because he already installed the GRUB bootloader since that guy in the video makes no mention of not doing so and the default choice in Ubuntu's installation is to install the GRUB bootloader. If you look back to my original post I did make a mention that it was optional but then realized at this point it was to late

Now....not to worry over spilled milk or anything...lets get down to business

To recap...

• You installed Ubuntu Linux to a seperate partition while also installing the GRUB bootloader to the MBR
• You mention that you will be removing Ubuntu in the future....this will have some complications in the form of making your computer un-bootable.

....that covers pretty much everything right? Lets fix it so you can remove Ubuntu when you want to, still boot into Ubuntu, and keep the computer bootable to at least Windows alright?

• First - go back to Ubuntu's setup
• Second - on the partitioner screen, format your Ubuntu partition
• Third - choose the formatted partition and set the mount point to "/". You may ignore the swap space as you really don't need it
• Fourth - in the last box on this screen it will ask you where you want to install the GRUB bootloader. Select the partition that you formatted and are going to use for Ubuntu's installation...This is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
• Fifth - continue with setup as normal. Restart when it tells you to
• Sixth - boot into Windows and download this application: http://neosmart.net/downloads/softwa...CD%202.0.2.exe
• Seventh - run EasyBCD (application you just installed) -> choose "Bootloader Setup" -> choose the top radio option at the bottom -> click "Write MBR"
• Eigth - now in the same application, choose "Add New Entry" -> Linux/BSD -> choose "Grub 2" in the drop down list -> In the Name field, name it "Ubuntu Linux" -> click "Add Entry"
• Ninth - close the application and reboot. You should be able to see both Windows 7 and Ubuntu Linux on the list. You will be able to boot into both with no issue

Whew.....that was alot wasn't? Lets summarize what I had you do

• Installed Ubuntu to its own partition
• Placed the GRUB bootloader ONLY in the Ubuntu partition (allows you to boot Ubuntu without affecting Windows)
• Re-wrote Windows' Bootloader to the MBR
• Placed an entry on the Windows' Bootloader so you can boot Ubuntu and Windows

Now if you remove Ubuntu in the future...nothing will change. you can still boot into Windows with no issue.

I hope this helps,
Chris