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I've been having a lot of trouble today attempting to install windows 8. I recently got a computer that runs Ubuntu, and would like to completely remove Ubuntu and install Windows 8 over it. I have tried a variety of solutions, except for removing the hdd containing Ubuntu before trying to install windows 8, which I will be attempting soon, but I was hoping someone could provide a way to completely remove any and all OS's including Ubuntu from this computer before I go ahead and install Windows 8. Thank you in advance.

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Just install Windows. Usually people are asking how not to remove Ubuntu. – Kyle Macey Nov 3 '12 at 20:35
I personally dislike Ubuntu and I do not want it on there at all. I am also having problems installing windows 8, as every time I attempt to install it, I run into the error "could not create new partition or locate existing one." I've already tried a few solutions, but I simply do not care about Ubuntu in the least and it needs to go. – Brandon Nov 4 '12 at 4:58
I guess you'd better point yourself towards a windows-based question site, and ask why windows can't create a new partition? It has something to do with the options you are choosing during install, and has nothing to do with ubuntu. Just format the harddrive and be done with it? – Nanne Nov 4 '12 at 12:25

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I like completely wiping the HDD by using Darik's Boot and Nuke - http://www.dban.org/ to completely wipe the drive. Then booting from the Windows 8 media should boot as expected.

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I am currently running the Boot and Nuke on the computer, I'll report if it works as soon as its done in another few hours. Thanks in advance for the advice. – Brandon Nov 4 '12 at 2:44
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You can try using a bootcd/usbstick containing gparted.

Using gparted, you can delete all partitions on the hdd.

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