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I want to uninstall Ubuntu but I don't have Win 7 CD to fix MBR, work around?

rated 0 times [ 3] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 2023 / 3 Years ago, thu, july 8, 2021, 7:37:17

I installed ubuntu 11.10 but it doesn't work properly, when I choose ubuntu after I turn my pc on it just shows me a purple screen and I can never enter ubuntu.

I want to delete it and instead install the new 12.04 but every tutorial for deleting a Ubuntu dual boot says I'll need a Win 7 CD/DVD to fix the MBR. I don't have a Windows 7 DVD how can I get ubuntu uninstalled and then fix the MBR?

Do I really have to try and get a Windows 7 DVD? Does anyone know where I can get such a thing? Hoping there's a work around that doesn't require a windows 7 DVD. Thank you in advance.

Thank you in advance!

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answered 3 Years ago lassrake · Accepted Answer

You DO NOT need Windows disks and you DO NOT need to uninstall the previous Ubuntu in order to install a new version. You also do not need to boot into Windows to remove partitions. Just boot from Ubuntu 12.04 LiveCD and install on the same partition where your current Ubuntu is installed. During the install the partition will be re-formatted and GRUB re-installed, leaving no trace of your old installation.