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I tried to install ubuntu alongside with Windows 8, but for some reason, it just deleted the W8 installation. But now, i want windows back, because Wine cant emulate all programs, which is, of course, to be expected. BUT: Even though i created the USB key with WinUSB (http://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/winusb-create-bootable-windows-installer-usb-in-ubuntu-linux/) my computer won't boot from it! I have changed the boot order, tried to use boot menu, but i am all out of ideas :(
The USB key is a Kingston DataTraveller 32GB USB3, formatted as NTFS and all the windows files on it (Note, i am trying to install Windows 7), so i don't understand where it went wrong.
I hope you guys/girls have some ideas :)

Jonas Strand

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Are you sure the Ubuntu install deleted Win8? When installing alongside an existing Windows, it should not touch Windows at all. It might just be a grub issue. In a terminal, type sudo update-grub then reboot. You should see an entry for your Win8.

If, in fact, the Ubuntu installer DID remove your Win8, and you have to reinstall Windows via USB, your USB stick has to be formatted as Fat32, not NTFS.

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