need to install windows 7 on DELL laptop

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Hi Experts,

Today I purchased a new DELL Inspiron 15R laptop..It came with Ubuntu installed on it.I want to install windows 7 32 bit Ultimate on it but its not working.I set the boot priority by using the F2 and F12 option but no luck.

Could you please tell me how to install windows 7 ?:o
 

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Hi Experts,

Today I purchased a new DELL Inspiron 15R laptop..It came with Ubuntu installed on it.I want to install windows 7 32 bit Ultimate on it but its not working.I set the boot priority by using the F2 and F12 option but no luck.

Could you please tell me how to install windows 7 ?:o

New Dell with ubuntu, hum.what version win 7 do you have (oem, retail, etc)?
 

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Step1:Download grub4dos from:http://download.gna.org/grub4dos/grub4dos-0.4.4-2009-06-20.zip Decompress the grub.exe and put this file into root directory of Ubuntu partition (“/”).
Step2:Create a 4GB ntfs partition and paste all files from Windows7 iso into this partition.(use this GUI tool:sudo apt-get install gparted ntfsprogs.launch from system->administrator menu).
use this command to mount the Win7 iso(change “/path/to/your/iso”):
sudo mount /path/to/your/iso /mnt -o loopthen cope all files in /mnt and paste them into root directory of previous created ntfs partition.
Step3:
For Ubuntu 9.10 (use grub2):
run:
sudo gedit /etc/grub.d/40_custompaste following into the end:
menuentry "Grub for Dos" {insmod ntfsset root=(hdx,y)linux /grub.exe}Note:here “set root=(hdx,y)” need change,my ubuntu was installed in /dev/sda11,so it should be “set root=(hd0,11)”
then,run:
sudo update-grubFor ubuntu 9.04 and old versions(use old grub boot loader):
run:
sudo gedit /boot/grub/menu.lstadd following:
title grub4dosroot (hdx,y)kernel /grub.exebootNote:“root (hdx,y)” is different to previous one,my ubuntu partition:/dev/sda11,and here it should be “root (hd0,10)” (without quotes).
Step4:Reboot and there is a new entry in grub:”Grub for Dos”or”grub4dos”.Select it and press c to access to grub>,then:
grub>find --set-root /bootmgrgrub>chainloader /bootmgrgrub>bootNow,we get into Win7 installation guide interface.Press Shift+F10 to cmd command line,and run following in X:/sources loation to start:
setup.exe
 

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Are we sure he wants to dual boot?
 

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Win 8 Release candidate 8400[email protected]4 gigsNvidia 9600M
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HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
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Win 8 Release candidate 8400
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[email protected]
Memory
4 gigs
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Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Cooling
none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up
If you don't care to keep Ubuntu, clear the disk (Disk tab > Wipe) with the bootable CD of Partition Wizard (last entry on the webpage). Then define a primary, active partition of 50 to 100GB (your choice) and install to that partition.
 

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HP2310i
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Logitech K750 solar-powered keyboard
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Thanks for your comments . I just want to wipe out ubuntu from system as I am not a technical person so windows would be easy for me....Tring steps suggested by DMHolt57 and whs
 

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Is there a way I can do something from the grub prompt to boot windows 7?
 

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Today I purchased a new DELL Inspiron 15R laptop..It came with Ubuntu installed on it.
Is this a brand new PC shipped by Dell??

Did you get any other disks with the PC? If so exactly what are they?

Can you post a screen shot of your HDD by
1) Typing Disk Management in the lower left start field. Expand to full screen.
2) Use the Windows snipping tool to capture the screen. Then upload
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html
 

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Own build
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Windows 7x64 Home Premium SP1
CPU
Intel i7 2600k
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ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe
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G.Skill Ripjaws (DDR3-1600) 2x4GB
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Nvidia GeForce GTS 450; Intel HD Graphics 3000(GT2+)
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Dell Ultrasharp IPS panel U2311H, Samsung SyncMaster P2350
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Samsung 850 Pro SSD 256GB, Samsung SSD 840 120GB, Seagates 1TB Barracuda ST31000528AS x2
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Did Dell provide a Win7 installation DVD or is this one of your own?

Boot the DVD to clean install following these illustrated steps: Clean Install Windows 7

Use the Custom install Drive Options to delete all partitions, then just click Next to have the installer create and format install partition for you.

Let us know how this goes.
 
You may be safer providing the information I asked for earlier than jumping into a clean install. Of course it's up to you.
 

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Windows 7x64 Home Premium SP1Intel i7 2600kG.Skill Ripjaws (DDR3-1600) 2x4GBNvidia GeForce GTS 450; Intel HD Graphics 300...
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Own build
OS
Windows 7x64 Home Premium SP1
CPU
Intel i7 2600k
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe
Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws (DDR3-1600) 2x4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce GTS 450; Intel HD Graphics 3000(GT2+)
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell Ultrasharp IPS panel U2311H, Samsung SyncMaster P2350
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 850 Pro SSD 256GB, Samsung SSD 840 120GB, Seagates 1TB Barracuda ST31000528AS x2
PSU
Seasonic M12II 520W
Case
Lian Li Lancool PC-K60
Cooling
Case: 1x120mm, 3x140mm CPU: Hyper 212+
Keyboard
Logitech MK520 (wireless)
Mouse
Logitech MK520
Internet Speed
6-7 Mbps
Antivirus
Norton Security Premium, Malwarebytes on 2 (MSE on 3rd PC)
Browser
FireFox
Other Info
Audio: Logitech Z523 2.1
We posted at the same time so I didn't see yours, Michael.

Good idea to provide a screenie of Disk Mgmt first, and list the disks you have.
 
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