HOWTO:Reformat Linux To Run With Win XP??

[samfrancis1]

How can i reformat my PC that is currently running UbuntuLinux and swap over to Windows XP.

I have tried using the WinXP CD but it didnt work and need processes to remove linux and install Win XP!

Thanks, Sam

[codejunkie]

what kind of computer do you have? and do you have the windows xp cd?
or is it a restore cd set?

[samfrancis1]

what kind of computer do you have? and do you have the windows xp cd?
or is it a restore cd set?
I have a cust built.

I have a win XP Pro CD

Does that help with the info to get me on2 XP

[seven]

It is probably not bootable CD.
use XP boot disks - download from here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=90&p=&SrcDisplayLang=en&SrcCategoryId=&SrcFamilyId=55820edb-5039-4955-bcb7-4fed408ea73f&genscs=&u=http%3a%2f%2fdownload.microsoft.com%2fdownload%2 fwhistler%2fInstall%2f310994%2fWIN98MeXP%2fEN-US%2fWinXP_EN_PRO_BF.EXE

[pseudonym]

You'll need to wipe your Ubuntu installation with a Linux-based partitioning tool such as cfdisk or qtparted. You can get these on bootable Linux 'live' CDs such as Knoppix and probably Ubuntu Live. Better yet, get the SystemRescue CD, which contains a whole bunch of Linux tools - www.sysresccd.org . This is really handy. I'm using it to prepare my HD for installing Hoary which, as I'm typing this, has just finished downloading! Woohoo! :)

[codejunkie]

when you put in the xp cd and reboot do you see "press any key to boot from cd...."
if you do press enter to start loading winxp if not..

go with seven's option it will get ya going.

It is probably not bootable CD.
use XP boot disks - download from here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=90&p=&SrcDisplayLang=en&SrcCategoryId=&SrcFamilyId=55820edb-5039-4955-bcb7-4fed408ea73f&genscs=&u=http%3a%2f%2fdownload.microsoft.com%2fdownload%2 fwhistler%2fInstall%2f310994%2fWIN98MeXP%2fEN-US%2fWinXP_EN_PRO_BF.EXE

[samfrancis1]

when you put in the xp cd and reboot do you see "press any key to boot from cd...."
if you do press enter to start loading winxp if not..

go with seven's option it will get ya going.
i press that any key to boot from CD and i do, but then i come up with install windows, recovery console and exit.

Cannot install windows, trying recovery console 2 c if it does anything and used Linux boot CD to try

(and my XP is bootable CD)

[codejunkie]

when you boot from the cd you come to a blue screen it should say press enter to install windows or press R for recovery consle just press enter to start install. the recovery console just takes you to a command prompt.

Sorry i miss read your post why cant you choose install windows whats it doing when you press install windows. freezing not doing anything or what..

[gunnyman]

There is a tool within the Windows XP installer to re-partition the Hard drive.
Windows XP has NO problem totally wiping a Linux partition.

[samfrancis1]

when you boot from the cd you come to a blue screen it should say press enter to install windows or press R for recovery consle just press enter to start install. the recovery console just takes you to a command prompt.
ill try that but iva had a notice before and i thinkt comes up again!

im trying now............

worked:D

jush had to delete the Linux partition and change to Win one!!!

[remmelt]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314458