Removing Ubuntu partition from Netbook, Windows 7 doesn't boot.

[zeroG89]

Hello,
i have a Packard Bell Dot S2 Netbook. When i bought it, i made 2 partitions for Windows 7 and Ubuntu. Then I wanted to remove Ubuntu, so i deleted his partition. Now, when i restart, i read only "Grub rescue >".
I read in this forum that i should reinstall Windows 7 using the CD, but my netbook can't read CDs!
I can use another pc with Windows 7....can i use it to fix the problem?
Thanks

 

[Britton30]

Welcome to Seven Forums.

You can create a w7 installer on a USB flash drive and reinstall with that. For how see here: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31541-windows-7-usb-dvd-download-tool.html#post328729

Download the iso file for your w7 version from here, Dell Community Sometime the iso will not work the first time and requires a re-download.

Here is a tutorial with all the above info. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html#post23126

 

[zeroG89]

Thank you for your fast reply!!
When i reinstall Windows, do i need the serial number under my netbook?

 

[LittleJay]

If you mean the product key that is provided on the sticker on you netbook, then the answer is yes. You will need that to activate windows once it is installed. Here is a link to a great tutorial on how to do a clean reinstall.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

 

[Britton30]

Oh-oh, I just noticed you have w7 Starter, there's no iso file for that.

 

[LittleJay]

Oh-oh, I just noticed you have w7 Starter, there's no iso file for that.

Hi Gary. It seems like somewhere on this forum I have read that you can download an iso file and then remove the restrictions with an app, so the disk can be used to install Windows 7 Starter Edition. I just can't remember where I saw it.

 

[Britton30]

Oh-oh, I just noticed you have w7 Starter, there's no iso file for that.

Hi Gary. It seems like somewhere on this forum I have read that you can download an iso file and then remove the restrictions with an app, so the disk can be used to install Windows 7 Starter Edition. I just can't remember where I saw it.

Yes there is, I didn't think it had Starter included, but ti does. Thanks for causing me to look.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...rsal-installation-disc-create.html#post742211

 

[LittleJay]

http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/274878-what-should-i-do-recover-my-disk.html

Found the thread. Read post 3 by gregrocker.

 

[LittleJay]

Oops! I see you beat me to the draw, as usual.

 

[theog]

To Remove Linux take look at this post:
http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/178280-error-0xc0000225-boot.html#post1514443

http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/62209-remove-grub-restore-windows-7-a.html

 

[zeroG89]

Ok thank you for your help, now i have all instructions i need! I've just realized that my usb key is only 2GB, so before i try i have to buy a new one tomorrow!
Thanks again!