I Cant Install Windows 7 Instead Of Ubuntu 12.04?

Question

I used to use Windows 7 however I wanted to try Ubuntu 12.04 to see how good it was. Not as goo as I thought and I'm missing many things like Microsoft Word and Windows Capable Games I used to play so I decided to move back. However, after installing the ISO and mounting it (Because I have no DVD's And the file is too big for a CD), The set-up starts And it say Setup Starting then an error appears and says Cant create require Install Folder

Answer 1

You need to burn it to DVD. If you're just mounting it, the install is running while Ubuntu is running, as well. Therefore, it cannot change the way your drive/partitions are formatted. Windows can only read and write to FAT and NTFS file systems, and Ubuntu by default does not use either, so the install cannot read/write to your drives. If you have a large enough USB drive laying around, you could try turning that into a bootable Windows 7 installer. You could also try creating a new partition to install Windows 7 on, then once you've installed Windows 7, delete the Ubuntu partition(s). Sorry if I'm only partially coherent, it's getting late :P Feel free to send me a message if you need any help :D

Answer 2

Step 1 back up all files and folders. Putting in home windows will layout your laptop. Step 2 Insert your chosen windows running system disk and reboot your computer. Step three Press any key in addition from the disk. If you are not induced, press "Esc" or "F12" before the Ubuntu loading reveal to arrive the boot menu. The key will range established on your pc company. Opt for "CD-ROM" as your boot option. Step 4 Press "F8" to conform to the license agreement and continue the installation. Step 5 Delete the Ubuntu partitions. Opt for one partition at a time and press "D" to delete. Press "Enter" to verify. The partitions can be displayed in a list structure within the fundamental partitions reveal. In order to delete all Ubuntu partitions, delete each partitioned drive. Step 6 Create a brand new partition to put in windows on. You'll nonetheless be on the predominant partition screen throughout this system. The part entitled "Un-partitioned house" will have to be highlighted. Press "C" to create a new partition in the un-partitioned area. Use the default drive measurement, which shows automatically, and press "Enter" to create. Step 7 Press "Enter" to put in windows on the newly created partition and opt for "format NTFS" as your format option. Step 8 Enter your license key when precipitated. Decide on your time zone, computer title, and network settings when precipitated throughout the GUI component to the home windows setup.

Answer 3

Many people trying Linux for the first time fall into the trap of trying Ubuntu, without realising that Ubuntu is for advanced users only!



If you want ( as most people do) an easy to use Linux, download and burn a copy of Mint, from here http://distrowatch.com/?newsid=07353 .



Mint is a 'tamed' version with everything working out of the box just as soon as you start it.



I use Linux and have done so for 4 years without missing Windows, and Mint is my favourite too.

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Answer 4

That is a known problem of the boot loader GRUB. LINUX forums are full of possible solutions, which one is a working one I don't know, having the LINUX Debian edition where it is working fine.