Can I do a System Restore twice?
I think GRUB has to install on your HP hard-drive because that's where the MBR (master boot record) resides. You could always load up the Windows disk and recreate your MBR - the command to fix it is: fixmbr and if that doesn't work, use this: fdisk /mbr Also.. what do you mean by "Now, when I do that it brings me to a different place, and I can't restore the system."
How do I uninstall Ubuntu from dual boot system (Windows 10+Ubuntu 14.04)?
Uninstall Linux completely from a PC with WindowsWe would learn here how to completely uninstall any Linux OS from PC through Windows.This is a procedure that envolves to steps->(i) Delete Linux Partition(ii) Remove Linux OS from EFI System PartitionYou must be thinking what is EFI System Partition?The EFI system partition (ESP) is a partition on a storage device that is used by computers adhering to the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). When a computer is booted, UEFI firmware loads files stored on the ESP to start installed operating systems either windows or Linux(ubuntu/fedora/mint).Let’s get started with the uninstallation procedure->(i) Log on to Windows OS in Admin mode.(ii) On the left-corner windows icon right click.(iii) Here you will see options like(iv) Open Disk Management(v) Delete the Partition which does not have a letter (like (C:)) or is not a NTFSpartition and is greater than 1GB.(vi) Now you have successfully completed the first Step.(vii) Ubuntu/Fedora(Linux OS) is deleted but on restarting your pc you will still see the grub option so we need to uninstall Linux OS from EFI System Partition too.(viii) Now open the Command Prompt (Admin) ( shown in the options image above ).(ix) Follow these commands->Note the line after ‘#’ is just to explain the command> diskpart > list disk # select the primary disk> select disk 0 # disk 0 is > list partition # a list of partition is openedNote-> Check which is the system partition (example partition 1 is system partition)> select partition 1 #select the system partition> assign letter=x #disk is now mounted in your explorer verify with (windows+E)>exit #exit from diskpart>x: # this would select this newly mounted disk x:> dir # displays content> cd efi>dir #displays contentNote-> You can now see the OS check your Linux OS>rd ubuntu /S #if Linux os is Ubuntu>y #to confirm delete>NOTE:- Restart your PC and the drive X: mounted EFI partition disappears again.CONGRATULATIONSLinux OS is now completely uninstalled.This article is contributed by SHAURYA UPPAL.
System Restore Acer Aspire 5000?
so you have tried ALT+F10 at start up. or if you look at your dvd/cd tray you will see a very small hole. this hole is used to open the tray when all else fails, straighten a paper clip and gently push it in to that small hole. the tray should pop open. then put in recovery disc one and start laptop. hope that helps
Why do I only see a purple screen on ubuntu system?
Since you are in the frozen system, you can use Alt+Ctrl+F2 /Alt+Ctrl+F1 or if if even these combination doesn't work try Alt+ctrl+Fn (Fn= f1-f7)to get into command line interface. Then type your username and password to login. Or you can reboot your system and enter the Ubuntu recovery model then choose “root Drop to root shell prompt“. After you get into command line interface, you may like to try the following solutions.1. Re-install Unity in Ubuntu 14.04Try the following commands one by one to re-install Unity desktop.$ sudo su $ apt-get update$ apt-get install --reinstall ubuntu-desktop$ apt-get install unity $ reboot2. Re-install Graphics Card Driver in Ubuntu 14.04If the first try doesn’t work , you may need to re-install NVIDIA Driver. Try the following commands one by one.$ sudo su $ apt-get update $ apt-get install --reinstall ubuntu-desktop $ apt-get install unity $ apt-get remove --purge nvidia* $ rebootIf it doesn’t work for you , you may try the following steps:$ sudo apt-get install nvidia-current $ sudo rebootHope you can login your Ubuntu now. But if your system hang out after install nvidia-current (Black screen with a blinking cursor) and you have installed CUDA on your machine, you may mass up the different versions of nvidia driver. What you need to do is un-installing the Ubuntu’s nvidia driver and install the driver from NVIDIA website. So get into the command lines interface via Ubuntu Recover Model and try these steps.First, remove the current Nvidia graphics card driver$ sudo apt-get remove --purge nvidia-*Second, download & Install Nvidia Driver 331.38 (you may want new version)For 32 bit (x86):$ cd && wget us.download.nvidia.com/XFree86/Linux-x86/331.38/NVIDIA-Linux-x86-331.38.runFor 64 bit (x86_64):$ cd && wget us.download.nvidia.com/XFree86/Linux-x86_64/331.38/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-331.38.runAnd then,$ chmod +x NVIDIA-Linux-*-331.38.run $ sudo sh NVIDIA-Linux-*-331.38.run $ sudo reboot
How do I remove Ubuntu and install windows 7?
Delete Your Linux PartitionsPress WIN+R, then paste diskmgmt.msc this will open Disk Management application.Locate the Linux partitions, right-click them, and delete them. Linux partition has no label under the “File System” column, while Windows partitions will be identified by their “NTFS” or "FAT" file system.After you deleted Linux partition, Free space will be available.You can expanding your current partition or create new partition from it.After you delete Linux partition and recover Linux space in windows, It is time to fix grub menu.now Fix the Windows Boot LoaderInsert the Windows installer or recovery disc into your computer and restart your computer. You’ll need to access the Command Prompt from the disc.click on repair option from Windows CD, this will open Command Prompt.Once a Command Prompt window is open, type the following command and press Enter to run it:bootrec.exe /fixmbrYou can now restart your computer. It will boot from its hard drive, starting Windows normally. Now Linux complately removed from your system.
Is there a easy tutorial with good pictures on a step by step backup and restore of a Linux Ubuntu system or Linux Ubuntu partition?
I found a video about how to backup your Ubuntuhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77muEvFpX1Iand this How to Back Up Ubuntu the Easy Way with Déjà Dupdd command is also useful. However, it is dangerous to use and needs extra attention.I hope it would be useful to you.
Grub error message on computer start up. ?
Okay so I have windows 7. And I thought I was deleting a uses ubuntu partition but now when I turn on my computer it says "error grub rescue>". What do I do to get windows 7 back? It is there I didn't do anything to it but grub is messed up!