I want to delete ubuntu 11.10 from dual boot system(windows 7 + ubuntu 11.10). I currently have ubuntu as main OS but I don't want to continue with it further.I don't have CD for win 7 so I am trying other sources. I have downloaded EasyBCD on another system and pasted it on ubuntu. It is .exe file and is not running on ubuntu. I am not aware of any commands regarding installation and further process. :(
So,pls suggest what to do next,I would be very thankful. :)
EasyBCD is a windows program.
According to the author (see comments):
Author of EasyBCD here. You can't run it in Wine, as it has many, many dependencies on the kernel and also uses .NET. – Mahmoud Al-Qudsi
This is confirmed by looking at winehq - both results are given as "garbage" - which basically means those versions tested do not work.
Thus, you will need to find another route - I would strongly advise finding a licensed Windows 7 CD and then fixing your MBR through this recovery CD as per this Q&A
First of all EASY BCD is a Windows application (.exe file) so installing it in Ubuntu is not a good idea.
Deleting the Ubuntu partition will render Windows 7 unbootable as GRUB has overridden Windows Bootloader in the master Bootloader.
Best option for you is to install EASY BCD (application you just downloaded) in your Windows 7 partition to recover Windows Bootloader.
Here is how: 1. Launch the EASY BCD.
Select BCD DEPLOYMENT option and choose 'Install the Windows Vista/7 Bootloader to the MBR' option available in this option
Select 'Write MBR' and finish the process with a reboot.
You can now format the Ubuntu partition in Windows 7 using the Disk Management tool
Hope this helps
You can create a recovery media from windows 7 itself. It will help if you got into any more trouble. Just search for Create a System Repair Disc in start menu and burn it to a blnk cd/dvd. The you can boot from it and do a start up repair.
