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This article shows you how to uninstall Ubuntu Linux easily and safely(and also free!) using a software called OS-Uninstaller. For this you need a working Internet connection.
Steps
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1Boot Ubuntu live from an USB or CD. When it asks, choose "Try Ubuntu"
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2Open the terminal. After you have successfully launched Ubuntu, you have to open the terminal. There are two ways to do this. One way is to press (Ctrl + Alt + T) and the other is to click on the Dash Home button (or hit the Windows logo key on your keyboard) and search for "Terminal".Advertisement
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3Install OS-Uninstaller. To do this type :and press enter. After this type :
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yannubuntu/boot-repair
and press enter.sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install -y os-uninstaller && os-uninstaller
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4Open OS-Uninstaller. Click on the dash home button and search for "OS-Uninstaller".
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5Select the OS you want to uninstall. In this case it is Ubuntu.
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6Press the OK button.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionHow can I uninstall Parrot OS and install Windows again?LexingtonMineral BlaineCommunity AnswerYou will need the Windows CD that came with your computer. Find out if you need to press F12 or F8 to choose the boot order, cdrom/usb. Reinstalling Windows will automatically wipe out Parrot OS.
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QuestionWill this delete all my previous files on the older OS?Community AnswerYes, if you perform that CLAPPED action your files from your previous os will be deleted because you are incapable of transferring them over.
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