Solved Issues reinstalling win7 after ubuntu install

[broeckie27]

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

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

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.

SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation

 

[broeckie27]

Hey thanks for this advice

Gonna look into this for sure!!!

Take care and thank you

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

You're welcome and be sure to post back to keep us informed how it goes.

 

[rayofsunshine]

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.

 

[gregrocker]

Dual-Boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu in Perfect Harmony - windows 7 - Lifehacker

 

[rayofsunshine]

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.

 

[theog]

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

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html

 

[broeckie27]

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

 

[broeckie27]

Thanks very much

You're welcome and be sure to post back to keep us informed how it goes.

Thank you very much for the tips

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello again.


Before we make any further specific recommendations will you please post a snip/screen-shot of the entire disk management drive map with a full description as to which drive/partition is which, so we can see what you have going on as there may be a fairly simple way to resolve the situation.

In the Windows start menu right click computer and click manage, in the left pane of the "Computer Management" window that opens click disk management and post a maximized snip of that.


How to Upload and Post a Screenshot and File in Seven Forums

 

[theog]

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

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html

You need to do the CLEAN ALL command.

You can do this from the Startup Repair CD:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2083-system-repair-disc-create.html

 

[broeckie27]

Hi i was able to take a screenshot from my partitions but as my Windows is setup in Dutch i m hoping it makes any sense

 

[theog]

Have used the CLEAN ALL command?

 

[gregrocker]

The partition listings seem correct so if Win7 will not start it is likely due to GRUB corruption.

You can attempt to repair it by booting the Win7 Repair CD to run Startup Repair
up to 3 separate times with reboots.

I would first delete the 4gb partition if that is where GRUB was located as it's presence on HD can render Win7 irreparable.

If the repairs fail then wipe the HD as suggested to get rid of GRUB corruption and reinstall Win7: SSD - HDD Optimize for Windows Reinstallation

 

[broeckie27]

Again thanks so much for your replys i have not done the Clean and i will give this a try right now.
Seriously greatful for all the help

will come back at this for sure

 

[theog]

No, do not use the CLEAN command, is will not delete GRUB.
Use the CLEAN ALL command, which will delete GRUB.

 

[broeckie27]

Thanks for the advice and your update

Thanks for the advice and your update
Looking into this
XXX

 

[broeckie27]

Hi i just tried booting from My Acer Recovery CD i choose repair settings to default enter the first dvd then the second dvd and Pc hangs simply doesn t do anything . After rebooting I have the Disk grub error and again only with hirens boot i am able to log on booting via harddrive .

After turning down laptop incorreclyt i was able to boot into recovery menu with Dos option where i added in the following commands
DISKPART
LIST DISK
SELECT DISK # (win HD) -- Here i am only to select partition 1 or partition 2 no C or D
Then after when i tap CLEAN ALL i get an VDS-error - Cleaning up is not allowed on the disk ......

When booting again via Hirens boot using NTLDR -tool it gives me the following information Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: windows root -system32 -ntoskrnl.exe Please reinstall a copy of the above file

Any suggestions are always welcome as ever

as i have 4 recovery cds and i already reinstalled windows 7 once after doing a format Hd with active boot which had me able to logon to windows only when booting from Hirens cd - first boot from dvd then boot from harddrive -
Is there a tool in particular i should use to Format my pc as the first format with A Active Boot cd was not able to remove The Linux Grub?

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello again.


You have to use a created repair CD to boot the PC and run the commands from there, have a look at these tutorials at the links below.

DISKPART : At PC Startup

How to Create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc



Then Step One of this tutorial at the link below for the clean all commands.

SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation