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Accidental Install

derrickking

Fri Nov 14, 2014 1:52:28 am

I'm new to Zorin. I accidently installed Zorin over windows 7 instead of a usb drive. Is there a way to get windows 7 back?

Swarfendor437

Fri Nov 14, 2014 12:37:39 pm

I believe there is a way using 'Test Disk' that is on the live DVD of Zorin - but never used this method - please wait for madvinegar on this one as I believe he has done this before?

derrickking

Fri Nov 14, 2014 1:54:15 pm

Thank you. I will do that.

madvinegar

Fri Nov 14, 2014 3:02:52 pm

Testdisk is used to get back lost/deleted files.

If you have erased windows, you will have to re-install them.

derrickking

Sat Nov 15, 2014 6:12:15 pm

Thank you madvinegar. I did not erase the files. The drive is partitioned. I'm struggling to find a way to remove the grub loader or any means to boot into windows.

Swarfendor437

Sat Nov 15, 2014 8:35:53 pm

HI, to remove GRUB, if you have a Windows 7 disc (or a system repair disc), boot with that, and select the 'repair existing Windows installation' option. Then when you get to advanced options, choose the cmd prompt, change from the directory of the Windows 7 disc to your Windows C:/ directory:

Code:
cd .. C:/


and then enter:

Code:
bootrec.exe /FixBoot


and

Code:
bootec.exe /FixMbr


This should get you back to a Windows Boot - then to create a dual boot:

http://vimeo.com/110085401 :D