Uninstall Ubuntu on its own partition

markaz

markaz

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Vista Home Premium 320G HD, 4G RAM.

I had to try Ubuntu for a couple of months and will say there are some features in a Linux system that are highly desirable. However, I've played with it enough and found that the advances in Windows OS's makes it a far better choice for me. That said, I want to uninstall Ubuntu and the Partition on which it resides. Ideally, I'd like to regain that space where Vista is installed. (Screenshot of disk)
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I used the GRUB installer (a nice installer) to install Ubuntu and it manages computer startups.
What the method of choice to delete a partition and regain the space on the drive where Vista is installed.

Thanks ahead of time.
 

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This Tutorial on youtube seems good enough to follow

What you will need is a System Repair disk

See http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/141820-create-recovery-disc.html?ltr=C For More Information

warning   Warning
Make sure you know how to change your boot order to Boot from your CD Drive BEFORE Following this Proceedure


Note   Note
This will work with Windows Vista as well as Windows 7


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Thanks Rich and Shadow. Stinking company just arrived and I'll follow your advices later. Only thing I'm really paranoid about is my system is an OEM and I had to make disks [DVD] when I set up Vista. Are these disks suitable for this operation?
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion s3700y (PC)
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5000+
    Motherboard
    Pegatron Acacia
    Memory
    3GB Micron Technology (PC2-6400)
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDEA GeForce 8400GS
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Def Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Compaq WF1907
    Screen Resolution
    1360x768
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 320GB
    Case
    Slimline
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    A little fan
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    Logitech M305
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I wouldn't - They are for Complete Factory Restore and Driver Installations If you can make a Recovery CD Using the Proceedure in the Link I gave you ;)

Josh
 

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    Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.10GHz
    Motherboard
    Foxconn H67MP-S/-V/H67MP
    Memory
    8.0GB DDR3 @ 665MHz (2GBx4)
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD HD Radeon 6870
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SMB1930NW (1440x900@60Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    977GB Seagate ST31000524AS ATA Device (SATA) + 250GB WD iSCSI attached Drive
    Case
    Novatech Night
    Mouse
    Dell HID-compliant mouse
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Heres the problem
I am assuming that the DVD that you mention is a restoration DVD, and cannot be used in the method that you desire. It is just an image and not a real install DVD.
May I suggest that you partition, using computer managment and format. Then your remaining OS should be intact .If not use the DVD to reinstall. If you use the DVD to reinstall you lose all your stuff; I suggest that you back up first.
I am also assuming that you have a restoration DVD, be sure before you try

From windows Help and Support

  • Formatting a volume will destroy any data on the partition. Be sure to back up any data you want to save before you begin.
  • In computer managment
  1. If you're prompted for an administrator
  2. password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. in the left pane, under Storage, click Disk Management.
    Right-click the volume that you want to format, and then click Format.
  3. To format the volume with the default settings, in the Format dialog box, click OK, and then click OK again.
You cannot format the active Partition, this must be done from windows.
 

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The Points that Rich have given are in case if you Mess up your Partition Table

They Video shows how to Edit your Partition to be able to have it fully as windows

Note   Note
You will need to backup any Data from Ubuntu using an External HDD


Hope This Helps,
Josh
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.10GHz
    Motherboard
    Foxconn H67MP-S/-V/H67MP
    Memory
    8.0GB DDR3 @ 665MHz (2GBx4)
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD HD Radeon 6870
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SMB1930NW (1440x900@60Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    977GB Seagate ST31000524AS ATA Device (SATA) + 250GB WD iSCSI attached Drive
    Case
    Novatech Night
    Mouse
    Dell HID-compliant mouse
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
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As you can see from this capture I got rid of Ubuntu via the method outlined (downloaded and burned the ISO), deleted partitions and repaired Boot/MBR.

Rich and Shadow, I can't thank you enough for your advice. So simple and straightforward.....just the way I hoped it would be. Great job!!

Mark
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion s3700y (PC)
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5000+
    Motherboard
    Pegatron Acacia
    Memory
    3GB Micron Technology (PC2-6400)
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDEA GeForce 8400GS
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Def Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Compaq WF1907
    Screen Resolution
    1360x768
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 320GB
    Case
    Slimline
    Cooling
    A little fan
    Mouse
    Logitech M305
    Keyboard
    eMachines Enhanced Multimedia
    Internet Speed
    2703 kbps
Mark,
Its for appreciation like you have shown that keeps us helping out at the Forum. We wish you the best of luck with everything.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Thank you for the Reputation I really Appreciate it :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.10GHz
    Motherboard
    Foxconn H67MP-S/-V/H67MP
    Memory
    8.0GB DDR3 @ 665MHz (2GBx4)
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD HD Radeon 6870
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SMB1930NW (1440x900@60Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    977GB Seagate ST31000524AS ATA Device (SATA) + 250GB WD iSCSI attached Drive
    Case
    Novatech Night
    Mouse
    Dell HID-compliant mouse
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
I really like and appreciate your post. Tremendous post, loads of beneficial information. I am about to show my buddies and ask them what they think.
 

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