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New to the forum and an ubuntu newbie.I have to install windows 7 and I currently have ubuntu 14.04 installed on my laptop.I already made a ubuntu live usb to completely format the disk(it will erase all my personal files but i have backups) and create ntfs partitions,but have a few questions.

1)I downloaded windows 7 pro from dreamspark account from a friend's computer.It is now sitting as an iso file on an external hard disk which also has some other personal files and documents on it.Now when I use ubuntu live usb for booting in order to partition laptop drive it will entirely erase ubuntu.

So in this case how do I install windows 7 using the iso on the external hard disk from here on?I dont have a dvd/cd to create a windows cd.

Correct me If I went wrong anywhere above and pardon me if I am asking really basic questions.But I could use some quick help here.

high-low
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    Anyone who attempts dual booting without reading https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power-on_self-test , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BIOS , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_boot_record , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GUID_Partition_Table , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFI is doomed to confusion, failure and frustration. – waltinator Jul 02 '16 at 23:59
  • I am not attempting to create dual booting, but instead I am trying to remove ubuntu entirely and install windows 7 . – high-low Jul 03 '16 at 00:49
  • Just install windows 7 as normal and you can delete the "old" ubuntu partition(s) when you select custom install on the windows 7 installation screen. – Alex Lowe Jul 03 '16 at 01:52
  • Does this answer your question? How can I install Windows 7 over Ubuntu? – karel Nov 03 '21 at 09:52

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