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Uninstalling Ubuntu

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Aragon532
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06-27-2016, 09:06 PM
#1
Hello everyone, I’m trying to dual boot Windows 10 with Ubuntu using the Linux GRUB bootloader. I’ve had success before, but if I remove the partition where Linux is installed, I can’t get back into Windows. The 'bootrec' commands aren’t helping, and I still see a grub error when attempting to boot from the SSD. Is there a method to completely wipe Linux so I can restore my original setup, just like before? My XPS 13 also has significant display problems with Linux, which makes it unusable. I’m looking for a solution that lets me switch back smoothly without these issues. Thanks, Bruno.
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Aragon532
06-27-2016, 09:06 PM #1

Hello everyone, I’m trying to dual boot Windows 10 with Ubuntu using the Linux GRUB bootloader. I’ve had success before, but if I remove the partition where Linux is installed, I can’t get back into Windows. The 'bootrec' commands aren’t helping, and I still see a grub error when attempting to boot from the SSD. Is there a method to completely wipe Linux so I can restore my original setup, just like before? My XPS 13 also has significant display problems with Linux, which makes it unusable. I’m looking for a solution that lets me switch back smoothly without these issues. Thanks, Bruno.

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_DeathTrap_
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07-15-2016, 12:38 AM
#2
No, I haven't used that method before.
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_DeathTrap_
07-15-2016, 12:38 AM #2

No, I haven't used that method before.

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A_Piggy
Member
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07-15-2016, 03:47 AM
#3
When using UEFI, you can skip Grub by choosing "Windows Boot Manager" in the boot settings of your BIOS.
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A_Piggy
07-15-2016, 03:47 AM #3

When using UEFI, you can skip Grub by choosing "Windows Boot Manager" in the boot settings of your BIOS.

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dumafe
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07-16-2016, 10:26 PM
#4
Based on my observations, the BIOS Boot menu displays boot choices for both Ubuntu and Windows partitions. Removing the Ubuntu partition will still let Windows show up as a bootable option in the BIOS. You can pick it and start from there.
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dumafe
07-16-2016, 10:26 PM #4

Based on my observations, the BIOS Boot menu displays boot choices for both Ubuntu and Windows partitions. Removing the Ubuntu partition will still let Windows show up as a bootable option in the BIOS. You can pick it and start from there.

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dustin666
Member
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07-18-2016, 08:13 PM
#5
Yes, I didn’t resolve the problem. I removed the Linux partition and reinstalled it to get access to Windows. My XPS 13 is experiencing significant screen issues when using Linux, which prevents me from using it. I haven’t discovered a solution, even though others with similar setups are reporting the same issue.
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dustin666
07-18-2016, 08:13 PM #5

Yes, I didn’t resolve the problem. I removed the Linux partition and reinstalled it to get access to Windows. My XPS 13 is experiencing significant screen issues when using Linux, which prevents me from using it. I haven’t discovered a solution, even though others with similar setups are reporting the same issue.

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JULIEN77
Junior Member
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07-19-2016, 04:48 AM
#6
I hadn't considered it before. I removed the Linux partition and cleared the Linux boot setting in the BIOS. All done, thank you very much.
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JULIEN77
07-19-2016, 04:48 AM #6

I hadn't considered it before. I removed the Linux partition and cleared the Linux boot setting in the BIOS. All done, thank you very much.

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trent948
Junior Member
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08-08-2016, 04:03 AM
#7
Thank you. I've organized it now.
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trent948
08-08-2016, 04:03 AM #7

Thank you. I've organized it now.