Want to go back to Windows
Forum rules
Do not post support questions here. Before you post read the forum rules. Topics in this forum are automatically closed 30 days after creation.
Do not post support questions here. Before you post read the forum rules. Topics in this forum are automatically closed 30 days after creation.
Want to go back to Windows
okokok so i at first had windows 7 on my dell xps 410 desktop, but then i forgot the password. and then my friend told me about linux mint 17 so i was like hey! im going to try it! so i did but now i want to go back to windows but i dont know how like i have the cd for it and everything but it keeps telling me i cat install it. can yall help me please?
Last edited by LockBot on Wed Dec 07, 2022 4:01 am, edited 2 times in total.
Reason: Topic automatically closed 30 days after creation. New replies are no longer allowed.
Reason: Topic automatically closed 30 days after creation. New replies are no longer allowed.
Re: Want to go back to Windows
In the Windows installer you need to delete all the partitions starting with the last one first, then Windows should install. Sorry you did not like running Linux.
Re: Want to go back to Windows
Even weirder it is to create an account just for one question and intending not ever to come back here...exploder wrote:In the Windows installer you need to delete all the partitions starting with the last one first, then Windows should install. Sorry you did not like running Linux.
Re: Want to go back to Windows
Another option is to download killdisk free and wipe the entire disk..
Re: Want to go back to Windows
or use 'Darik's Boot and Nuke'.
Please edit your original post title to include [SOLVED] - when your problem is solved!
and DO LOOK at those Unanswered Topics - - you may be able to answer some!.
Re: Want to go back to Windows
Please edit your original post title to include [SOLVED] if/when it is solved!
Your data and OS are backed up....right?
Your data and OS are backed up....right?
Re: Want to go back to Windows
Hey, I run Linux Mint on an USB drive initially; now I run it on an external hard drive.exploder wrote:In the Windows installer you need to delete all the partitions starting with the last one first, then Windows should install. Sorry you did not like running Linux.
I shall confess that running on an external hard drive is WAY WAY faster than running on an USB drive, and it is also faster than Windows 7 on my hard drive.