Can I re-install windows without affecting Ubuntu?

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I Installed Ubuntu 12.04 using Wubi. I still use Windows 7 from time to time and now I think I have a virus on it (system crash twice a day without a reason)

My question is, If I will re-install Windows, will it remove my Ubuntu installation as well? Is it possible at this point to remove Windows completely and allocate the hard-drive space only for Ubuntu?

Thanks so much

Reinstalling will likely remove the Wubi install depending on how you do it. See this for converting Wubi into a regular install: http://askubuntu.com/questions/635/how-to-convert-wubi-install-into-regular-install — bcbc, Mar 21 '13 at 18:30

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 21 '13 at 17:31

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You can install windows, just be careful that you understand which partition is for Windows and your Ubuntu and swap partitions.

You will need to restore grub

See: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RecoveringUbuntuAfterInstallingWindows

answered Mar 21 '13 at 17:31

Panther

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score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 21 '13 at 17:37

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Put in the Windows 7 installation disk.

When loaded, choose your language, and click next.

At the screen, click 'Install now.'

Now, this is important. Click 'Upgrade'.

You will also need to re-install grub.

That's all I need to tell you. Just follow the steps. It will have all your files.

Any errors, tell me.

Hope this helps!

answered Mar 21 '13 at 17:37

horIzoN

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That's ok. Anytime. – horIzoN Mar 21 '13 at 17:47
Reinstalling grub won't work on a Wubi install. You're best to back it up or migrate prior to reinstalling Windows. – bcbc Mar 21 '13 at 18:28

Can I re-install windows without affecting Ubuntu?

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