disk - How to remove Ubuntu and put Windows back on? - Ask Ubuntu

i have absolutely no experience linux, , desperately need computer , running again windows.

how remove ubuntu , reinstall windows?

to remove ubuntu, need windows recovery dvd or installation dvd, or ubuntu live dvd.

note: if don't have windows recovery or installation dvd, can download official iso files windows 10, windows 8, or windows 7 microsoft download center. windows install evaluation copy 30 days without genuine product key.

using windows recovery dvd or installation dvd

1. grab windows recovery media or installation cd , boot it. should see or similar screen on recovery media cd.

   

   you should see on installation media cd. click "repair computer" , should see screen first image.

   

2. open command prompt, type bootrec /fixmbr command prompt.

   

3. reboot , boot windows. follow steps below remove ubuntu partitions.

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using ubuntu live dvd , boot repair

if don't have windows recovery cd or constrained download , burn iso files mentioned before, can use boot-repair. tool fixes boot problems(windows or ubuntu). suggest using windows cd if possible.

1. boot ubuntu live dvd or usb

2. type these lines in terminal 1 line @ time.

   sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yannubuntu/boot-repair sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install boot-repair 

3. search boot-repair in dash , launch it.

   

   to fix computer boot-repair, click "recommended repair" button. follow steps below remove ubuntu partitions.

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deleting ubuntu partitions

4. go start, right click computer, select manage. select disk management sidebar.

   

5. right-click ubuntu partitions , select "delete". check before delete!

6. then, right-click partition on left of free space. select "extend volume". go through wizard , finish it.

   

7. done!

note tanner: if using extended partition, might have remove big extended partition make space unallocated.