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Ubuntu, 7, XP - Restore XP, reinstall 7
Hello all. First a big thanks to all contributors. Your posts have allowed me to help others with 7 issues, even though I wasn't running it.
I'm not sure if the steps I think are correct are indeed correct.
Currently installed: XP (1st HDD), Windows 7 and Ubuntu(2nd HDD).
Want to do: Remove Ubuntu and Win7, keep XP.
Goal: Dual boot fresh Win 7 with old XP.
From the things I've read, I probably just need to use my XP CD to fix the MBR, after which my PC will just boot straight into XP.
Then repartition and format the 2nd HDD (for Win7 to live on).
Reboot with 7 DVD and install.
Background:
I have an old XP install with lots of little tools and tweaks that I want to keep. A few months ago, I got a copy of Win 7 with product key from a Microsoft Gold Partner(I worked for one of their sub-companies)- knowing that they get bulk licenses, I didn't bother to check. Turns out it was a hacked copy which I discovered a few days later (after I had installed Ubuntu).
So Windows 7 was just taking up disk space and providing an extra boot menu.
I now have a legit copy of Windows 7(no funky business involved) and don't have anything more to do with that person or company.
I'm not bothered with Ubuntu any longer (another story for another site) and I just ordered some software that will run best under Windows 7.