How to Remove Ubuntu from Dual Boot with Windows?

"I have absolutely no experience with Linux, and I desperately need to get my computer back and running with Windows. How do I remove Ubuntu and reinstall Windows?"

How to Delete Ubuntu from Dual Boot Windows (2 Steps)

If you installed Linux on its own partition in a dual-boot setup, there's typically no easy uninstaller that will get rid of it for you. Instead, you need to delete its partitions and repair the Windows bootloader manually. Here's how to uninstall Ubuntu from a dual-boot setup.

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How to Install Ubuntu on Your Windows Computer

How you uninstall Linux depends on how you installed it. If you installed Linux as the sole operating system, you'll need to reinstall Windows over Linux to regain your Windows setup. If you installed Ubuntu using Wubi, you can easily uninstall it from within Windows:

Boot into Windows and go to "Control Panel > Programs and Features". Find Ubuntu and select "Uninstall".

If you installed Linux on its own partition in a dual-boot setup, follow these steps to remove Ubuntu.

Step 1 - Delete the Linux Partition (Two Methods) Translation: Step 1 - Remove the Linux Partition (Two Approaches)

To remove Ubuntu from a dual boot system, you need to delete the Linux partition first. You can accomplish this through either Disk Management or by using a disk management tool.

Method 1. Delete Your Linux Partition with Disk Management

To run Disk Management, you need to boot into Windows 10/8/7.

Step 1. Press Windows + R keys on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box, type diskmgmt.msc, and hit "Enter". The Windows Disk Management window will pop up.

Step 2. Right-click the Linux partition and select "Delete Volume".

Step 3. Select "Yes" to let the system complete the partition removal process.

Click Yes to delete the Linux partition.

Method 2: Delete Your Linux Partition with Software

Here's a reliable method to accomplish this task with just a few simple clicks, using professional partition management software - tools Partition Master. This software enables you to delete and remove all Ubuntu-related system partitions while Windows OS is running on your PC.

Download, install this software, and activate it to remove Ubuntu from your computer while preserving the Windows operating system:

Step 1. Launch AOMEI Partition Assistant, and click "Partition Manager".

Before deleting any partitions on the disk, make sure you've backed up important data.

Step 2. Select to delete partition or delete all partitions on the hard drive.

Translate the following into English: -
• Delete single partition: Right-click the partition you want to delete and choose "Delete".
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• Delete all partitions: Right-click the hard drive from which you want to delete all partitions, and select "Delete All".

Step 3. Click "Yes" to confirm the deletion.

Step 4. Click "Execute xx Task" and then click "Apply" to save the changes.

0:00 - 0:26 Remove individual volumes; 0:27 - 0:53 Erase all partitions.

Step 2 - How to Repair the Windows Boot Loader

After deleting the Ubuntu partition, you'll need to use a Windows installation disc to overwrite the Linux bootloader with the Windows bootloader. If you don't have a Windows installation disc, you can create a Windows repair disc and use that instead.

Step 1. Insert the CD/DVD into the DVD-ROM or external DVD drive that is connected.

Step 2. On the computer screen, click "Control Panel," then click "Backup and Restore (Windows 7)."

Step 3. Click “Create a system repair disc” from the left column to open the repair disc creation window. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a system repair disc.

Create a system repair disk

Step 4. Insert the Windows installation or recovery CD/DVD into your computer, restart your computer, and allow it to boot from the Windows installation disc.

Step 5. After booting from your installation or recovery disc, skip the initial language screen, and then click the "Repair your computer" option on the main install screen.

Repair your computer

Step 6. On the Choose an option screen, select "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "Command Prompt".

Step 7. Type the command below, then press "Enter".

Here are the translations of the provided commands into English:
• bootrec /fixmbr
• bootrec /fixboot
• bootrec /scanos
• bootrec /rebuildbcd
These are actually command-line instructions used in Windows operating systems for troubleshooting boot-related issues: - `bootrec /fixmbr` - This command repairs the Master Boot Record (MBR) without overwriting the partition table. - `bootrec /fixboot` - This command writes a new boot sector to the system partition. - `bootrec /scanos` - This command scans all disks for Windows installations and lists them. - `bootrec /rebuildbcd` - This command scans for available operating systems and recreates the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store.

Run the command to repair Windows boot loader

Now you can restart your computer. It will boot from the hard drive and start the Windows operating system. If you're not familiar with CMD, you can use a software to repair MBR.

Have you successfully installed Ubuntu on your computer following these two steps? The process can be challenging for users with little experience. Therefore, sharing a detailed guide would be helpful to assist more people.

How to Back Up Ubuntu Data Without Booting into the System

If you have essential data, how can you create a backup without booting into Linux? You can utilize a tool like Todo Backup. This software enables you to back up files without operating system access. Follow these steps to backup your critical data:

* The following backup process requires another functioning computer to create an emergency disk of tools Todo Backup. You'll need to boot your unbootable computer via this emergency disk to perform a full backup.

Step 1. To create a Todo Backup Emergency Disk, you'll need a USB flash drive and a functioning computer to connect it to. Launch Todo Backup, click on "Tools", and then select "Create Emergency Disk".

Step 2. Choose USB when selecting a boot disk location, then click Create.

Step 3. Once done, insert this emergency disk to the computer that needs backing up. Restart the PC, and press F2/DEL to enter BIOS. Change the boot sequence, and then start the computer and run the backup software from the bootable disk.

Step 4. Select the option for Select backup contents, then choose the Disk backup mode. At this point, select the computer hard drive(s) to create a full backup.

Backup hard drive on a unbootable computer

Step 5. Choose a destination to save your backup file. It's recommended to save the backup file on an external storage device.

Step 5. Click "Backup Now" to execute your operation.

Conclusion

You can fix the issue if installing Ubuntu on a Windows PC as a dual-boot didn't go smoothly. If you continue to experience issues, you can reach out to support tools for additional assistance.