Help uninstalling Ubuntu from Windows 7

moosie · 07-26-2010, 10:44 PM

Can anybody offer a sure fire way to remove Ubuntu? Tried bootrec /fixmbr and /fixboot. No success.

T.G · 07-26-2010, 10:51 PM

Tried an iBrick yet? It's totaly cross platform...

markem · 07-26-2010, 10:52 PM

I'm guessing that you want to reinstate the default win7 bootloader in place of grub (the bootloader ubuntu installs) so that you can then recover the disk space from the ext partition.

I'd go to http://ubuntuforums.org/ and search around (or post a question) or go to microsoft.com and search on "remove grub" or "remove ubuntu". A quick search on MS gave me this link.

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/...d-4cbadd7c933c

You may also have to look up how to create recovery media.

TheRiddick · 07-26-2010, 11:21 PM

Windows has recovery function built in. Check to see if the last point of recovery taken is prior to Ubuntu installation and if so, just tell Windows to recover at that point.

darkleeroy · 07-27-2010, 08:49 AM

I'd imagine a Windows 7 reinstall would be the easiest way. Obviously back up your information before you do that.

Pass · 07-28-2010, 07:51 AM

Are they on the same physical drive?

You SHOULD be able to simply format the ext3 and swap partitions to NTFS (thus blasting the data) and then simply run a FixMBR in recovery console mode. That will overwrite the bootrecord removing the Grub pointer.

If they are on the same physical drive this will leave you with 2 separate spaces... If you are wanting one contiguous partition for Winblows then you will have to reinstall.

Now, as for how to remove the linux partitions... Since I'm assuming that you will be in Winblows doing this, you will need a program like Partition Magic or other partitioning program that will allow you to see the ext partitions -- since Winblows will not detect them.

Of course, the most simplistic way to do all of this for your average user is to simply back up your stuff and reinstall 7 from a clean slate.

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moosie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Eric Location: Southern Cal Posts: 84 Trading: (0)	Help uninstalling Ubuntu from Windows 7 Can anybody offer a sure fire way to remove Ubuntu? Tried bootrec /fixmbr and /fixboot. No success.

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T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Help uninstalling Ubuntu from Windows 7 Tried an iBrick yet? It's totaly cross platform...

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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,617 Trading: (47)	Re: Help uninstalling Ubuntu from Windows 7 I'm guessing that you want to reinstate the default win7 bootloader in place of grub (the bootloader ubuntu installs) so that you can then recover the disk space from the ext partition. I'd go to http://ubuntuforums.org/ and search around (or post a question) or go to microsoft.com and search on "remove grub" or "remove ubuntu". A quick search on MS gave me this link. http://social.answers.microsoft.com/...d-4cbadd7c933c You may also have to look up how to create recovery media. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

07-26-2010, 11:21 PM	#4
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: Help uninstalling Ubuntu from Windows 7 Windows has recovery function built in. Check to see if the last point of recovery taken is prior to Ubuntu installation and if so, just tell Windows to recover at that point.

07-27-2010, 08:49 AM	#5
darkleeroy Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Josh Location: Miami, FL Posts: 318 Trading: (0)	Re: Help uninstalling Ubuntu from Windows 7 I'd imagine a Windows 7 reinstall would be the easiest way. Obviously back up your information before you do that.

07-28-2010, 07:51 AM	#6
Pass Puff, Puff... Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Max Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 459 Trading: (8)	Re: Help uninstalling Ubuntu from Windows 7 Are they on the same physical drive? You SHOULD be able to simply format the ext3 and swap partitions to NTFS (thus blasting the data) and then simply run a FixMBR in recovery console mode. That will overwrite the bootrecord removing the Grub pointer. If they are on the same physical drive this will leave you with 2 separate spaces... If you are wanting one contiguous partition for Winblows then you will have to reinstall. Now, as for how to remove the linux partitions... Since I'm assuming that you will be in Winblows doing this, you will need a program like Partition Magic or other partitioning program that will allow you to see the ext partitions -- since Winblows will not detect them. Of course, the most simplistic way to do all of this for your average user is to simply back up your stuff and reinstall 7 from a clean slate. __________________ Live Free. Ride Hard. Smoke Up! Regnat Populus.