Linux to Windows 7 - Big Problem

[Roflamaow]

I know that a Windows Seven forum is not the best place to ask this, but I find the LinuxForums staff to be a bit, un-nice, I thought I'd give here a try. I've been stuck on the problem for a while, and I require some assistance.

First of all.
1. I do not know how to use the fdisk command, I'm a Windows Geek, not a Linux Geek.
2. I don't have a recovery CD for Ubuntu. I DO have a readable CD of Windows Seven.
3. My problem is, is that when trying to boot into the CD, it boots me into Linux.

Thanks for all the help, if no help can be provided, I understand, and there are other places to ask.

Please help me step by step..

 

[gregrocker]

What are you trying to accomplish with CD you describe?

Do you have a WIn7 installer DVD?

Are you trying to get rid of Linux and install WIn7, or dual boot Linux with WIn7?

Is your BIOS set to boot your CD/DVD drive first?

 

[Roflamaow]

I have a install DVD disc for Windows 7.

I want to remove Linux, and install Windows 7.

Please tell me how I can tell whether my BIOS is set to CD first.

 

[Roflamaow]

Update : I set my BIOS to go to CD first...it still launches up in Linux.

 

[gregrocker]

Restart computer and look on first BIOS screen for the F-Key to tap to Enter BIOS Setup - normally ESC, F1 or F2.

Enter BIOS and look for Boot Order setting: Set DVD drive to boot first, followed by HD.

Save settings and reboot. Place DVD in drive.

Now look for prompt to "Hit any key to boot from CD/DVD drive" and do so.

Choose keyboard/language, then agree to "COnnect to Internet during Installation" to receive latest updates/drivers during install (plug ethernet cable first), the Custom install, use Advanced drive tools to wipe and format entire drive.

When Win7 starts up connect to internet to activate and receive newer drivers via Windows Updates. If drivers are missing in Device Manager, locate them on your manufacturer's Support Downloads page along with apps you desire. Adobe flash/reader and Java runtime/Free Ofc suite can be gotten from their site.

 

[Roflamaow]

Update : I set my BIOS to go to CD first...it still launches up in Linux..

 

[gregrocker]

Update : I set my BIOS to go to CD first...it still launches up in Linux.

Are you using Win7 DVD or Linux CD? It should be a DVD.

Where did you get the WIndows 7 DVD?

If you burned it yourself, load the ISO again in ImgBurn to see if it lists "bootable".

If so, reburn DVD at 4x with Verify.

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[Roflamaow]

I downloaded the ISO from the site

LEGAL Windows 7 Download Links (Just like Vista before!!!)

Please take me step by step on this, where does it say whether it is bootable or not?

Yes, it is a Windows DVD.

 

[whs]

Maybe you missed the "Hit any Key" message that appears on the top left of the screen that is black at that time (It is easy to miss because it is quite faint). Because you have only 10 seconds to hit the key (e.g. the spacebar) after which it defaults back to normal boot - which is probably your Linux.

 

[Roflamaow]

Checked to see if that worked whs, as soon as I boot into the CD, it immediately goes into linux.

 

[whs]

Hmm, something is wrong. Are you sure you changed the boot sequence to CD first? I know you said you did, but just double check. When the splash screen comes on. keep tapping the right F-key or ESC (whatever it is on your system), then navigate to CD ROM with the down key and hit Enter. Make sure the CD is spinning at that time. After that, the "Hit any key" message should come up.
If that does not work, something is wrong with your BIOS. You may have to flash it.

 

[Roflamaow]

I checked again, and yet, didn't work. :S

What do you mean by Flash it?

 

[gregrocker]

in ImgBurn: Insert DVD, select Verify Disk, then click file folder to browse to ISO to compare ISO to DVD

It should say bootable just where this one does and look just like this one.

Then run it to verify.

 

[whs]

To "flash" a BIOS means to updae a BIOS. But do first what Gregrocker suggested - a good suggestion. Maybe you don't have a bootable disk at all.

 

[gregrocker]

Yes, if the DVD cannot boot then it might need a BIOS update. But....

Are you entering the BIOS setup page by tapping repeatedly the F-key given on the first bootup screen? (ESC, F1, F2). If you cannot see which it is, then click all 3 one after the other quickly as the computer starts up.

When you get into BIOS setup page, find Boot Order and set DVD drive to boot first, then Hard Drive. Save settings and exit.

CAN YOU CONFIRM YOU HAVE DONE THIS?

 

[pparks1]

Guys,

Did you even look at the link that he posted where he got the software from. It's a copy of the digital river download and the files are box files.

So, first did you make the ISO per the instructions and then burn the disk as an image? To check, put the cd in the computer and tell me if you see only 1 file. (something.iso) or a bunch of files and folders.

 

[gregrocker]

Guys,

Did you even look at the link that he posted where he got the software from. It's a copy of the digital river download and the files are box files.

So, first did you make the ISO per the instructions and then burn the disk as an image? To check, put the cd in the computer and tell me if you see only 1 file. (something.iso) or a bunch of files and folders.

What CD? Do you mean the WIn7 DVD?

This is what we are trying to determine, whether it is a bootable ISO.

If he browses/opens the DVD he will see files whether it is an ISO or not.

Digital River also provided ISO's per request. So did the link where he got DL.

Did you follow the steps to create a bootable ISO on the link where you downloaded?

If not, here's the tutorial to create ISO from files: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/30470-make-bootable-iso-student-d-l-57.html

 

[smarteyeball]

Further consideration:

There is nothing wrong with his BIOS or physical DVD-ROM, he managed to to install Ubuntu

He can't currently boot into Windows - windows based .exe are of no use at this stage.

It simply sounds like it's not a bootable image. It needs to be re-burnt as a bootable image from within Ubuntu


What version of Windows is already installed?

 

[gregrocker]

Been waiting for an hour now to hear if it says bootable when he loads into ImgBurn.

He's got Ubuntu on there, I believe.

Needs to finish the steps to create ISO given at download link:

LEGAL Windows 7 Download Links (Just like Vista before!!!)

 

[whs]

I think we are getting closer to the root of the problem. At least I had at first assumed that he has a proper bootable disk. I'll be interested to hear what the OP found out regarding the DVD.