Issues reinstalling win7 after ubuntu install

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  1. Posts : 95
    MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
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    Issues reinstalling win7 after ubuntu install


    Hi i had some issues on my laptop after incorrect dual boot win7- Ubuntu. Win 7 bootloader was first damaged i assume then deleted from my HD and a complete Ubuntu install was done, after a disk grub error. Enough said.
    My computer is an Acer Aspire 5538G, windows HOME PREMIUM. I have 4 four recovery dvds which were setup using acer recovery.
    When i boot from my dvd running the first dvd Win 7 installation seems to start off fine.
    Windows installation files are loading but installation stops with a very sudden error before windows gives me the chance to enter the second dvd. Enter after entering dvd number 2 nothing happens. Then pc reboot which loads Ubuntu again. Should i try to enter my Computer with an active boot hirens boot and format my harddrives to NTFS ?Ubuntu uses another type of file system and my HD was completely formatted during Ubuntu setup.

    Any suggestions are grately appreciated

    Regards
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  2. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #2

    Hello mate.



    I'm just going to put this out there for you to consider; I would suggest a complete wipe of the Hard Disk Drive to remove Linux/Grub but that will over-write all data on the HDD for good.

    After you have copied out or made back-ups of the data you need to save to external media; if you can find an exact Windows version that the PC shipped with you can do a clean install using the activation key on the COA sticker attached to the PC though it may require a robo-call to MS to sort the OEM batch-key.

    How to Activate Windows 7 by Phone


    If you can't find an exact same version, you could use the info in this tutorial to create an "all versions" installer of any version Windows installer, to install using the same method I posted above.

    Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create


    After you have made backups of everything you care to save, the best method is to do a complete wipe (secure erase) of the entire Hard Disk Drive first, it over-writes everything, all the old Windows code including all the old drivers/programs, giving you the best possible space to install Windows to.

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  3. Posts : 95
    MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hey thanks for this advice


    Gonna look into this for sure!!!

    Take care and thank you
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  4. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #4

    You're welcome and be sure to post back to keep us informed how it goes.
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  5. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
       #5

    Hi. I'm no expert, but have a bit of Windows/Ubuntu dual-boot experience. You accidentally wiped-out your Windows with the Ubuntu install, but are receiving a Grub error. I think that Grub was misplaced on your hard drive, that's the reason for the error. Windows won't install because Grub still exists somewhere on your drive. Enter into Repair Mode on your Windows CD. Use the Command Prompt option and type 'Bootrec.exe /FixMbr'. Hit Enter and reboot. That should remove Grub from your drive and allow Windows to install. If you are still planning to dual-boot Windows has to be installed first.
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  7. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
       #7

    Removing Grub from your drive should be all you need to reinstall Windows. However, a general rule about partitioning with Windows/Linux(Ubuntu) is that a partition created by a particular operating system should be removed by that particular operating system and NOT the other. If removing Grub does not allow you to install Windows and overwrite the existing Ubuntu install then you should use GParted to remove it.
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  8. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
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    All Linux code must be deleted.As you have had linux on the HD you need do a Clean all & full format.


    Type in command line
    DISKPART
    LIST DISK
    SELECT DISK # (win HD)
    CLEAN ALL
    CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY
    SELECT PARTITION 1
    ACTIVE
    FORMAT fs=NTFS
    ASSIGN
    EXIT
    EXIT

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  9. Posts : 95
    MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Hey Guys thanks so much for all your advices. Apologies for my late reply .... I was able to almost reinstall my Home Premium got Home Premium Acer Revory From my desktop Acer Pc. But when booting im still having Disk Grub error.
    Right now i boot via Hirens boot Press 12 every i choose boot from Dvd - then Hirens boots and i choose BOOT FROM HARD DRIVE - Then windows Start.

    Should i completly do A format as instructed by THEOG above or is there a way that i fix this within my Windows setup as i am able to start windows booting with Hirens Boot CD? Windows Boatloaders do not show up .
    Thanks again for any advice
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  10. Posts : 95
    MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Thanks very much


    Bare Foot Kid said:
    You're welcome and be sure to post back to keep us informed how it goes.
    Thank you very much for the tips
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