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I currently have Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. Let me tell you my story real quick. I first installed Ubuntu on my laptop to save my corrupted OS and it worked. I ended up loving Ubuntu because how how fast it was! After maybe a week or so I let Ubuntu get the best of me and I figure id install it on my Desktop and have it 'replace' Windows 8. Now my desktop was a duel-boot with Windows 8 and Windows 7. Most of you might know why I would want Windows 8 gone! Anyways I had no real worries about keeping my files because I have everything backed up all the time, or i try to anyways. I booted up Windows 8 and installed Ubuntu via CD. When Ubuntu asked to be booted on the side or replace Windows 8...this is where I made the mistake...I had Ubuntu replace Windows 8 and Ubuntu completely wiped both Operating Systems on my Desktop!? I was shocked but not worried because again my files are backed up...however my OS was not..

So it's been a month now with Ubuntu on my desktop and I really don't like it on my desktop, it's fine on my laptop. I love Ubuntu on my laptop. Just not on my Desktop. Anyways I am installing Windows 7 again from the web (yeah i know a bit sketchy but all i can do is hope.) any advice on how to go about this?

From what i've read Windows will replace everything and I'm okay with that because all files I need are backed up. What I'm asking is should i burn it to a disk or can I use a Flash Drive to install Windows 7?

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Welcome to Ask Ubuntu! How to install Windows is off-topic here. You should ask this on Superuser.com instead. Also, try to keep your question compact and avoid mentioning all the side issues, unrelated history and opinions. – gertvdijk Jan 2 at 23:22
possible duplicate of How to remove Ubuntu and put Windows back on? – Jorge Castro Jan 3 at 0:32
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Also, please just get to the question. This entire post can be summarized in the following sentences: "After installing Ubuntu on my laptop, I loved it so much that I decided to install it on my desktop as well. However, I don't like it as much on my desktop as I do on my laptop; how can I remove it and reinstall Windows 7? Please note that I do not have the original install media or the original OS installer, since I overwrote it when installing Ubuntu." – Edwin Jan 3 at 0:48

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Windows 7 can be installed in both ways.

To install via flash disc, you'll need unetbootin.

sudo apt-add-repository ppa:gezakovacs/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install unetbootin

You don't really need a tutorial, but just in case, there's one minimal.

To install from a dvd, simply burn the disc.

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unable to locate the package.. – Roman Jan 2 at 22:45
Roman: check the edit – mreq Jan 2 at 23:15

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