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Ubuntu not allowing me to factory reset

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I'm on Ubuntu 14.04 and I am using an HP Pavilion Notebook PC. I downloaded Ubuntu by booting from USB and replaced Vista with Ubuntu. I found out about Playonlinux but I was just left unsatisfied by it's performance. I have decided to do a factory reset and use Vista (factory OS) as my gaming platform and Ubuntu as the platform for everything else.

The problem is that when I boot, I press F11 (the key for recovery) and nothing at all happens. It works for the other keys like F9 (BIOS) and F10 (other settings), but not on F11. It then goes straight to grub.

I would like to go back to my factory settings, any help would be highly appreciated.

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answered 3 Years ago mentpengu · Accepted Answer

If you installed Ubuntu removing Windows, you have to reinstall it.
If you wish to keep Ubuntu as is and install Windows alongside, you have to boot Ubuntu from DVD/USB and select "Try Ubuntu", then use GParted to resize Ubuntu and create a new partition. After reinstalling Windows you need to use Boot-Repair to get Ubuntu working again.

If you want to install everything from scratch, install Windows first using the DVD you should have burnt when it was installed then install Ubuntu.

If you didn't burn the disc, you have to download it from the Internet. It is not illegal if you use the product key printed in the OEM sticker in your PC.