Uninstall ubuntu, install windows 7

[mightyjoe]

Hi, i have a problem, right now I have ubuntu 10.4 on my laptop but I want to install windows 7, the problem is that, the auto run disk (w7) doesnt run, i tried to search overt the internet, and have no lucky, it says that i have to boot it on BIOS , but i cant acces it. i tried to press, F2, F12, esc, DEL and still do nothing.

Equiptment description>
sony, VGN-NR220E
It use to have w.vista
pentium dual core

Do you have something that can helpme??

 

[pparks1]

Have you verified that your windows 7 disc is bootable in another machine?

 

[mightyjoe]

no i have not, but this disk is brand new i think it supposed to boot in another computer, is the home premium version

 

[eldinv]

just installed on a dell. f12 to choose boot order and then scroll down to CD

 

[mightyjoe]

I did i it 2 min. ago,and nothing >(

 

[windowsapple]

Dude press ESC. Works on my Compaq.

 

[gregrocker]

Sony uses the F2 key. Tap it repeatedly every second as the computer boots up. Enter BIOS setup and set DVD drive to boot first like this: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/tipstricks/ht/bootcddvd.htm

Since you had Ubuntu on the HD you need to wipe the HD using this: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html

 

[staticpanda]

wow..

Wow, how many people here replied without eading his whole post? he said has tried all that and it doesnt work, telling him another button wont help him! im extremely pissed off at the fact that the only people who replied are people who didnt even read his post as I am having the same problem as he had.

 

[theog]

All Linux code must be deleted using the CLEAN ALL command.As you have had linux on the HD you need do a Clean all & full format.

Do a full clean & full format in command prompt.
1) Boot DVD & Press Shift+F10 (for command prompt)
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/119713-diskpart-pc-startup.html
2) Boot DVD, & http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/682-command-prompt-startup.html
(for command prompt)

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

 

[staticpanda]

but I dont have any windows on my computer only linux, I used to but then I wanted linux, I loved linux but then I found out I couldnt play MMORPGS on linux, so i decided it wasnt worth it and now want to switch back, but when I put in my windows 7 disk it will not load, and I cant set it to first priority in the boot menu

 

[theog]

Try the one time boot menu to boot the DVD.

Asus - F8
HP/Compaq - Esc
Sony - F2
Acer – F12
Gateway - F10
eMachnes - F10
Gigabyte – F12
Toshiba - F12
Dell - F12

 

[gregrocker]

Wow, how many people here replied without eading his whole post? he said has tried all that and it doesnt work, telling him another button wont help him! im extremely pissed off at the fact that the only people who replied are people who didnt even read his post as I am having the same problem as he had.

Chill before you bust the buttons on your Bozo suit. We do this here every day.

Nine times out of ten the key is not being pressed correctly to trigger BIOS setup or one-time BIOS boot menu which is the same key on Sony. This has to be exhausted first. You must be able to get into your BIOS or we need to find out why as it can indicate hardware failure. Resetting the CMOS or even reflashing BIOS has worked in past.

There could also be possible faulty DVD drive since HD is not involved yet. Either swap it out, clean it, check cabling carefully or reinstall, or write DVD to flash stick to try that, using Ultra ISO trial version: on File tab Open DVD, on Bootable tab write Disk Image, Format, Write. Boot under USB or Removable, but again you must get BIOS setup or boot menu.

A last resort is to run Partition Wizard bootable CD which will autostart on its own, wipe the HD which will force Win7 DVD to autostart to install. Afterwards you still may need to deal with inaccessible BIOS, so its best dealt with up front by multiple trials with hotkeys, resettings CMOS, ref lashing, replugging cables, etc.

 

[Zomby88]

but I dont have any windows on my computer only linux, I used to but then I wanted linux, I loved linux but then I found out I couldnt play MMORPGS on linux, so i decided it wasnt worth it and now want to switch back, but when I put in my windows 7 disk it will not load, and I cant set it to first priority in the boot menu

StaticPanda, who are you talking to ? Why did you jump into this thread ?
First you bash everyone then you write this..........silly !!icnic:icnic:

 

[staticpanda]

The only reason I bashed people at first was because the first few posts were press this press that, I have tried pressing all those buttons for longer then an hour and haven't made any progress

 

[gregrocker]

Then you need to reply to the thread exactly what is happening, not just get mad. The reason we repeat the steps to boot DVD is because most times it is being done wrong. When users are not interactive with us and don't give us a sense of confidence that they know what they are doing, we aren't going to move on until we're convinced the correct steps to boot the disk via BIOS setup or one-time Boot menu key are being followed.

Interact, and you will get some place. Bash, and you will get banned.

 

[Ivan the SoSo]

The only reason I bashed people at first was because the first few posts were press this press that, I have tried pressing all those buttons for longer then an hour and haven't made any progress

The first posts was directed to the original OP.....must have worked since they have never came back. Starting a new thread stating what you have tried already would have been better than posting a rant on a year+ old thread