From Ubuntu to Windows

[Foxi4]

No I tried,but I don't know command prompt at hirens boot cd format disk area.

You don't need to know any commands whatsoever - everything you need is right there. I'm guessing that you can't format the drives because they're using some funky Linux file system. To make use of them through the installer, you'll have to:

1. Delete the partition/s
2. Create a new partition/s using the free space
3. Format it/them to NTFS

Then you can carry on with the installation. You will lose any data stored on that/ose partition/s.

 

[EarthBound 2]

Darik's Boot and Nuke (Hard Disk Eraser)?

 

[Foxi4]

The options I'm talking about are literally in the Windows Installer. They're right there, in the disk choice menu. You don't need to use any boot discs whatsoever, the Windows disc is all you need.

 

[EarthBound 2]

DBAN finished with non-fatal error what does it mean?

 

[WiiCube_2013]

The options I'm talking about are literally in the Windows Installer. They're right there, in the disk choice menu. You don't need to use any boot discs whatsoever, the Windows disc is all you need.

Windows 7 DVD wasn't able to format that computer which I had installed that Linux distro but I suppose with Windows 8 or a Format Software (running via boot-up) would work, although the laptop's so slow that it's pointless to install 7/8 (it's too slow and even freezes completely at times).

 

[Foxi4]

Alright, fool around with boot CD's instead of following instructions, I'm out. Like I said, forget about formatting anything, just delete the partitions and move on with your life.

Windows 7 DVD wasn't able to format that computer which I had installed that Linux distro but I suppose with Windows 8 or a Format Software (running via boot-up) would work, although the laptop's so slow that it's pointless to install 7/8 (it's too slow and even freezes completely at times).

Windows only cares about the file system when formatting. When you're deleting the partition, it doesn't give two flips about what it is, it'll just nuke it.

 

[EarthBound 2]

I'm using stationary computer LG Flatron IPS237L-BN.

So what should i do to install from dvd?

Windows seven.

 

[Foxi4]

If this fails, what does it say? Remember, you will lose whatever you have on that drive.

 

[Deleted User]

OSX, that is all.

 

[Foxi4]

OSX, that is all.

Yeah, most normal human beings would sooner just throw their computer out the window.

 

[migles]

offtopic, i am feeling something on my chest, like a warm feeling or something... i mean... so many months later and "we" (gbatemp people) are finally helping earthbound instead of ignoring him or banish him into oblivion

ho gbatemp, how are getting mature xD

 

[EarthBound 2]

Foxi thanks for all.I think thread is closed(I'm not admin).Why there's no support of Facebook messanger on windows 7,8 and vista?

 

[Foxi4]

Foxi thanks for all.I think thread is closed(I'm not admin).Why there's no support of Facebook messanger on windows 7,8 and vista?

There's just no need for it anymore, you can chat in your browser. The application service was discontinued in March.

 

[migles]

There's just no need for it anymore, you can chat in your browser. The application service was discontinued in March.

there was a facebook "app"?

 

[Foxi4]

there was a facebook "app"?

There used to be one just for the messenger, it worked like the one on smartphones does.

A bit pointless, but hey, it worked.

 

[migles]

There used to be one just for the messenger, it worked like the one on smartphones does.
A bit pointless, but hey, it worked.

its like a skype xD the only use it could have is notifications on desktop (like old messenger\skype) but puting that aside, its pointless

 

[EarthBound 2]

ok.troubles aren't end yet.they lurking error issues in the dark 0x80070017.

 

[Foxi4]

0x80070017 is a CRC error, it means that the file installed on the drive fails to match the one in the installation. This can mean a number of things, from a disk/c read error to a borked HDD. I suggest burning a new installation disc or, if you're using a USB stick, formatting it and putting the installation files back on it. If the error persists, you might have to get another installation disc image.

 

[EarthBound 2]

including .iso file and extracted ones?

 

[raulpica]

If this fails, what does it say? Remember, you will lose whatever you have on that drive.

BTW Foxi I think he should delete Partition 3 as well as it's a SWAP partition and it's going to be utterly useless on Windows.

And I suppose that Partition 1 is /boot, which is useless as well and can be safely deleted.