Ok,Because Ubuntu doesnt run many programmes and isnt user friendly, i want to remove it (14.04 LTS) but, I have a lot of personal files and no hard disk to back them in and have windows 7 pro on my bootable pen drive. Could anyone help me out? I am a beginner so, Step by step process preferred.
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It is a shame to hear that you are leaving Ubuntu. I too can understand your frustration, but if you stick with it, it is all worth it in the end. I too was frustrated, but stuck with it as I was fed up of windows trying to rule the world. Now I personally feel that the gui is more user friendly that most others. With regards to the programs, you have the option of using Wine to run windows files. Also there are so many alternatives to the mainstream programs in the software centre and they are all free. Yes it takes a bit to get used to them, but when you are not paying you don't seem to mind as much.
If you have not got drive to back your files on to, have a look at installing an on-line cloud folder such as 'Copy'. I have this and it is good. You could back up stuff to it and know it is safe. This link will show you how to do it:
Have you thought about setting up a virtual box to install windows within ubuntu until you can sort things out. That way you can have both at the same time and know that your files are safe.
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Before uninstalling anything, in Ubuntu open the file manager( looks like a file cabinet) and mount your Windows partition by just clicking on it. Find the files you want to save and cut and paste to the Windows drive in a directory you are familiar with. Next open a terminal and type: locate mbr.bin Next write down the location then type: dd if=(the location)/mbr.bin of=/dev/sda This should write over the grub that boots Ubuntu. Once back in Windows open Adminstrator services and go to disk storage. You will be able to delete the drive the Ubuntu os was on.
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OK I have a few Pointers to for you. Though I hate it that you are moving away from Ubuntu to Windows 7.
I have been a Windows System Architect for my whole life, My bread and butter is because of Microsoft's Software. However I still use Linux/Ubuntu on all my personal Systems because Linux is superior to Windows in Every Possible Way.
With that out of the way, Here is the solution for you.
1) You can recover your Data from Ubuntu back to Windows without an External Drive, Only if you already have a Windows Installation on the Same system. Which means you should have a Dual Boot System.
2) The problem is that Linux can see your Windows Partition and File Systems, But Windows Can't see anything except FAT FAT32 NTFS or exFAT file Systems.
3) If you have already got rid of Windows7 in favor of Ubuntu, I would say reconsider Using Ubuntu, However if you have made up your mind,You really have only one option. BACKUP YOUR DATA TO A CLOUD SERVICE OR A FILE SHARE OR AN EXTERNAL Drive.
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