Avoid Windows 7 creating boot files on wrong partition


  1. nooz
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    Avoid Windows 7 creating boot files on wrong partition


    Hello,

    When I try ton install 7 Ultimate on my computer, I got a disk error upon reboot.
    I have 4 Partitions:
    1. Linux ext4 + swap
    2. /home linux ext4
    3. Free Space for Windows 7
    4. Data Fat32

    Everytime, seven install boot files on the 4th partition and I got a disk error on reboot.
    How can I force 7 ton install this file just on the 3rd partition.

    thanks.
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  3. gregrocker
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    You need to deep clean the HD to get GRUB off before Win7 will install.

    Follow this tutorial: Dual-Boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu in Perfect Harmony - windows 7 - Lifehacker

    You might be able to make your current config work by consulting a Linux install forum but the tutorial is the only thing that always seems to work from what we've seen here.
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