Modern operating systems are not only Windows, even if most users think so. Linux distributions are also becoming increasingly popular, among which there is an assembly called Ubuntu.
The secret to success lies in the free distribution of Linux programs and assemblies. Therefore, buying a computer with a preinstalled OS on a non-commercial basis, you will pay much less than for a counterpart with Windows.
But not all users tend to switch to Linux, and there are both opponents of such an upgrade and its supporters.
Briefly about Ubuntu. How to remove Ubuntu
The functionality of this assembly is sufficient to browse sites on the network, read mail, edit documents and perform other standard tasks. All this has long been part of the user's life.
Despite seemingly the same features as Windows, many do not want to rebuild and leave the familiar interface from Microsoft. Everyone is used to working in their native environment, but each has its own.
Therefore, when you want to work with dos systems or install another Linux build (not Ubuntu), sometimes you have to figure out how to remove Ubuntu from your computer.
I think that it will be natural for us and you to learn about this.
Uninstall Ubuntu. What is necessary:
- It is necessary to load a working system.
- Then archive all the most important data. It is advisable to back up to separate media or to a partition that will not be affected during the removal of Ubuntu .
- In a Linux environment, load a terminal and enter the following command: sudo gedit /boot/grub/grub.cfg. This will open the bootloader configuration file.
- Edit the file so that the entries for Ubuntu are deleted.
- Open the Windows Recovery Console. To uninstall the Ubuntu program , you should return the Windows boot (if you intend to work in this environment) to default.
- This will help you enter commands to start fixmbr, then fixboot. These tools will restore the boot master and system bootloader to default.
- As a result, after restarting the PC, Windows will boot as the OS to start.
- You can start the recovery console using the installation CD of the original copy of this operating system.
- And then the question of how to remove Ubuntu is theoretically resolved. In fact, a working copy of this distribution has not disappeared. She stayed where before. We just changed the bootloader and rewritten MBR - the main boot code on the hard drive.
How to remove Ubuntu completely
To uninstall the distribution kit from Linux - Ubuntu - just follow the format of the partition on which this system is installed. Formatting can be done in fat32, and better and more reliable in ntfs.
As a result, the section with data from Linux will be empty, and you can copy your personal information to it. You can also install one of the versions of Windows, but only if the primary logical partition has been formatted. Unlike Linux systems that can be installed on any type of partition.
Re -partitioning the hard drive will help to perform the same CD with the Windows distribution. Run it as the primary boot device.
Before uninstalling Ubuntu, the installation wizard will load the necessary files into memory. After that, you will be prompted to install Windows on the system partition, create one in the absence, or format an existing one. For re-layout, use the last option.
Setting the boot order of devices in the BIOS
Enter the Bios setup utility through a predefined key or a key combination (contained in the manual for the system board). Find the boot device or order boot list or boot priority item.
Using the +/- or F5 / F6 keys, select the first device in the list where the abbreviation CD-DVD is found. Insert the CD into the appropriate drive.
Save the settings. This is usually done through F10 or by selecting save personal setting or a similar name. Restart your PC.