Help! Installed Ubuntu, deleted the Ubuntu Partitions. No boot!

[scokeev9]

I recently installed Ubuntu 10.04 on my HP Mini 110-1116NR, then deleted the partitions that had Ubuntu on them, not knowing that Ubuntu comes with GRUB2, and sets itself as the default boot for that system. Now that GRUB2 is not installed, since it was on my only HDD, it looks for the GRUB2 partition, which does not exist, so I get an error on a command script that shows as follows:

"GRUB -error:no such partition
"grub rescue>

I still have Ubuntu on a flash drive. And I have my sister's computer to use until I get mine fixed, so I need help. I downloaded the Win7 Recovery Disc, but I don't have a program that can write the ISO image file to a USB flash drive, so I need to know how to get the ISO on the USB Drive, or how to fix the boot for Win7. I'm willing to do anything. lol. I've already done a couple hours worth of 'Google-ing' for how to fix this error and have come empty-handed. Please help.

And if this information helps, I have a Volume (D:\) with the recovery files on my hard drive.

 

[gregrocker]

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html
YouTube - How to install Windows 7 from USB (WinToFlash)

First mark the WIn7 partition Active from the Repair CD command line: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/71432-partition-mark-active.html

Then click through to Recovery Tools list to run Startup Repair up to 3 separate times with reboots until WIn7 starts.

You may have to wipe the partition with GRUB first: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/52129-disk-clean-clean-all-diskpart-command.html

 

[scokeev9]

Thanks for the quick reply.
Going to try it right now, and I'll let you know if it works

 

[scokeev9]

I have the Windows 7 Recovery Disc ISO file, with all the sub-files. And I have the ISO extracted. When I used the WinToFlash, it tells me "Warning: Incorrect source of Windows files." It won't let me write the ISO to the USB drive.

 

[DwightStegall]

Why as Ubuntu questions in a Windows forum? Don't yuou think you would get better help in an Ubuntu forum? That's like asking Ford how to fix a Chevy.

 

[scokeev9]

Why as Ubuntu questions in a Windows forum? Don't yuou think you would get better help in an Ubuntu forum? That's like asking Ford how to fix a Chevy.

The problem is that I can't get Windows 7 booted up. Not that I can't get Ubuntu installed. Ubuntu "broke" (still works, just can't get Win7 booted) my computer, so I went here to get help for Win7. I could care less about Ubuntu.


Windows RULES!!! lol

 

[gregrocker]

I have the Windows 7 Recovery Disc ISO file, with all the sub-files. And I have the ISO extracted. When I used the WinToFlash, it tells me "Warning: Incorrect source of Windows files." It won't let me write the ISO to the USB drive.

Was helping a 15 y/o last year in Australia waiting for him to put Repair on stick with W2F. I ask him if he has ISO and he replied it wouldn't take it so he's extracting files. It worked for him.

You can try the other method linked, plus you can write ISO to stick using UltraISO trial version's Bootable tab>Write Disk Image. Worked for me.

If you have the 100mb System Reserved partition then it puts the Repair Console on Advanced Boot Tools list accessed by tapping F8 at startup.

 

[scokeev9]

I tried extracting the files straight to a USB Flash drive also, but that didn't work out. Something was wrong with the boot config. lol.
I'm actually 15 also, but I know quite a bit.
Maybe I should try an older version of WinToFlash? If so, could you recommend a version?

 

[gregrocker]

Yeah, I just checked and W2F wants path to Files. So extract the files and provide path to their folder.

Using 0.6.0005 beta version from 4/24/2010: http://www.brothersoft.com/wintoflash-download-306143.html

Edit: It accepts Win7 files but not Repair CD files. Anybody know what's wrong?

 

[scokeev9]

I tried that previously, and just retried, specifying the folder with the files extracted, and in the compressed ISO format. Keep getting the same error. Also, if I didn't mention the fact that I don't have the Windows 7 installation disc. All I have is a Windows 7 recovery disc ISO file, that is meant to be burned to a CD. I don't know where else to get the Windows 7 files that are needed for this program.

 

[gregrocker]

I just tried UltraISO Trial version. On File tab Open the ISO, then select Bootable tab to "Write Disk Image". Use Format button first, then Write to FLash Stick.

http://www.ezbsystems.com/ultraiso/download.htm

Should work.

 

[scokeev9]

File is being written w/ the program, will try out on my HP Mini and update when the resolution occurs, (if it does)

 

[scokeev9]

YES! THANKYOU! WINDOWS IS LOADING FILES!!!!!!!
Finally getting some progress and seems to be working. Thanks for all your help!

 

[gregrocker]

Good luck. Your only problem with starting Win7 after marking it Active and recovering the MBR to it by running Startup Repair 3 times is that GRUB can often interfere with doing this successfully, just as it can interfere with Win7 install.

The only solution then is to wipe the partition which had GRUB clean and try again. Many have had to reinstall though using the method given here to Dual Boot with Win7: Dual-Boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu in Perfect Harmony
http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/83923-where-install-ubuntu-my-system.html#post733626

 

[scokeev9]

Used these commands with the command prompt in windows recovery.

Code:
bootrec.exe /fixboot
Code:
bootrec.exe /fixmbr

both ended with a "operation successful" notice.
Restarted the computer and it booted right up! Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it!

 

[gregrocker]

Those commands are all automated in Win 7 Startup Repair along with dozens of other tests you may still need.

Glad you're up and runnin.