Solved Issues reinstalling win7 after ubuntu install

Tools to wipe the harddriver

Thanks very much for all the help again

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
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ASUS K53S
OS
MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i7 2670QM @ 2.20GHZ
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. K53SV (CPU 1)
Memory
8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz
Graphics Card(s)
2047MB GeForce GT 540M (ASUStek Computer Inc)
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
1
Hard Drives
596GB Hitachi HTS547564A9E384 (SATA)
Internet Speed
29,5 MBPS DOWNL AND 6 UPLOAD
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Microsoft Security Essentials, SUPERANTISPYWARE
Browser
CHROME,IE
Other Info
i love to travel also
i have lived in Hungary & Ireland & Germany and Belgium
and worked in the Netherlands as i used to live in a bordertown.....
Hi all
God bless
Peace
You're welcome, did you get it sorted?
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
* BFK Customs *
OS
W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU
Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft 500
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
14 Mb/s
Other Info
1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
Since My Digital Life has pulled the downloads of the REpair CD for copyright reasons, it becomes necessary to make one for your version (32 or 64 bit) on another Win7 computer.

If you're unable to do this then you can instead use free Partition Wizard bootable CD to wipe the HD. Download and burn to CD, boot CD, click on your Win7 HD, from Disk tab select Wipe HD, one set of zeroes, Apply.

You can then run the REcovery Disks or find a WIn7 installer to clean reinstall Win7 with the Product Key on COA sticker. Reinstalling Windows 7

Are you planning to reinstall Ubuntu? Dual-Boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu in Perfect Harmony - windows 7 - Lifehacker
 
Hi Actually The first time i did not do it from the Repair disk..
Yesterday i gave it a try from the repair disk but after i type CLEAN ALL nothing seemed to happen and i waited for abouts 1 hour....I m doing it again today and after 20 minutes it is still the same thing....I will leave it to run for about 2 hours and we will see what happens
I read in some instructions about 20 minutes waiting after Clean ALL but i guess it is normal that this could take longer right?
Thanks again for any answer on this
Take care
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ASUS K53S
OS
MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i7 2670QM @ 2.20GHZ
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. K53SV (CPU 1)
Memory
8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz
Graphics Card(s)
2047MB GeForce GT 540M (ASUStek Computer Inc)
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
1
Hard Drives
596GB Hitachi HTS547564A9E384 (SATA)
Internet Speed
29,5 MBPS DOWNL AND 6 UPLOAD
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials, SUPERANTISPYWARE
Browser
CHROME,IE
Other Info
i love to travel also
i have lived in Hungary & Ireland & Germany and Belgium
and worked in the Netherlands as i used to live in a bordertown.....
Hi all
God bless
Peace
About 300gb a hour.


As long as the cursor is flashing in the command window it's still working.


You will get this when it finishes.

click to enlarge

 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
* BFK Customs *
OS
W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU
Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft 500
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
14 Mb/s
Other Info
1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
Hi everybody, Problem fixed and Pc up and running No more Grub disk errors- Windows 7 up and running no more bootloader error

The Clean all fixed it and removed the Grub Disk error -

Thanks for all the advice and all the best to everyone
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ASUS K53S
OS
MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i7 2670QM @ 2.20GHZ
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. K53SV (CPU 1)
Memory
8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz
Graphics Card(s)
2047MB GeForce GT 540M (ASUStek Computer Inc)
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
1
Hard Drives
596GB Hitachi HTS547564A9E384 (SATA)
Internet Speed
29,5 MBPS DOWNL AND 6 UPLOAD
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials, SUPERANTISPYWARE
Browser
CHROME,IE
Other Info
i love to travel also
i have lived in Hungary & Ireland & Germany and Belgium
and worked in the Netherlands as i used to live in a bordertown.....
Hi all
God bless
Peace
Thanks again

Hi all Thanks again for all the tips and updates

Althought the complete process went slow on my side i must also say that i learnt a lot about maintaining my Windows 7 computer which is a great Plus for me ....
It is Great to have a Forum like this -------

Best Regards from Rainy Belgium
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ASUS K53S
OS
MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i7 2670QM @ 2.20GHZ
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. K53SV (CPU 1)
Memory
8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz
Graphics Card(s)
2047MB GeForce GT 540M (ASUStek Computer Inc)
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
1
Hard Drives
596GB Hitachi HTS547564A9E384 (SATA)
Internet Speed
29,5 MBPS DOWNL AND 6 UPLOAD
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials, SUPERANTISPYWARE
Browser
CHROME,IE
Other Info
i love to travel also
i have lived in Hungary & Ireland & Germany and Belgium
and worked in the Netherlands as i used to live in a bordertown.....
Hi all
God bless
Peace
Hello again Rainy, glad we could help and thanks for the update.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
* BFK Customs *
OS
W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU
Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft 500
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
14 Mb/s
Other Info
1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
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