Windows 7: Removing Ubuntu partition from Netbook, Windows 7 doesn't boot.

zeroG89 · 20 Jan 2013

Hello,
i have a Packard Bell Dot S2 Netbook. When i bought it, i made 2 partitions for Windows 7 and Ubuntu. Then I wanted to remove Ubuntu, so i deleted his partition. Now, when i restart, i read only "Grub rescue >".
I read in this forum that i should reinstall Windows 7 using the CD, but my netbook can't read CDs!
I can use another pc with Windows 7....can i use it to fix the problem?
Thanks

Britton30 · 20 Jan 2013

Welcome to Seven Forums.

You can create a Windows 7 installer on a USB flash drive and reinstall with that. For how see here: Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool

Download the iso file for your Windows 7 version from here, Dell Community Sometime the iso will not work the first time and requires a re-download.

Here is a tutorial with all the above info. USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create

zeroG89 · 20 Jan 2013

Thank you for your fast reply!!
When i reinstall Windows, do i need the serial number under my netbook?

LittleJay · 20 Jan 2013

If you mean the product key that is provided on the sticker on you netbook, then the answer is yes. You will need that to activate windows once it is installed. Here is a link to a great tutorial on how to do a clean reinstall.

Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

Britton30 · 20 Jan 2013

Oh-oh, I just noticed you have Windows 7 Starter, there's no iso file for that.

LittleJay · 20 Jan 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by Britton30

Oh-oh, I just noticed you have Windows 7 Starter, there's no iso file for that.

Hi Gary. It seems like somewhere on this forum I have read that you can download an iso file and then remove the restrictions with an app, so the disk can be used to install Windows 7 Starter Edition. I just can't remember where I saw it.

Britton30 · 20 Jan 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by LittleJay

Quote: Originally Posted by Britton30

Oh-oh, I just noticed you have Windows 7 Starter, there's no iso file for that.

Hi Gary. It seems like somewhere on this forum I have read that you can download an iso file and then remove the restrictions with an app, so the disk can be used to install Windows 7 Starter Edition. I just can't remember where I saw it.

Yes there is, I didn't think it had Starter included, but ti does. Thanks for causing me to look.

Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create

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LittleJay · 20 Jan 2013

what should i do to recover my disk

Found the thread. Read post 3 by gregrocker.

LittleJay · 20 Jan 2013

Oops! I see you beat me to the draw, as usual.

theog · 20 Jan 2013

To Remove Linux take look at this post:
Error 0xc0000225 on boot

Remove Grub - Restore Windows 7

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