Computer Done For?

[Erik]

So.. I messed up again.

I stuck in my windows 7 disk and booted up and did a system restore.

Problem now is:

error: no such partition
Entering rescue mode…
grub rescue>

So.. I never remove Ubuntu or anything.. so what now.

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When you installed Ubuntu, did you choose the “dual boot” option?

[Erik]

Yes I did duel boot.

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Do you still have the USB (or CD) that you used to install Ubuntu? If you boot with it (choose [Try Ubuntu], not [Install Ubuntu]), there is an excellent program called gparted that you can use to check out your hard drive.

As for the Windows side of things, I’m sure there’s someone more qualified than I to get it working. I haven’t seriously used Windows in years. Is the Windows disk you have a full installation disk, a “restore to factory state” disk, or just a “restore point” cd?

edit this page might be helpful.
(disclaimer: for your review; I have never had this problem nor tried to fix it.)

[Erik]

Yes, I just booted with the Ubuntu disk now and clicked Try

I do have the discs to restore to factory state.

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I do have the discs to restore to factory state.

Is this what you are using when you get the “partition” error?

(also, see my edited post above)

[Erik]

Yes, I just threw in the factory windows 7 disc and went through the factory install discs.. then when got to last disc that notice came up.

[Alen]

Can you perform clean install of Windows? Not restore, but clean, complete factory re-install.

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Weird. Every “factory restore” disk I’ve ever used put the whole hard drive back where it was, regardless of what I’d done to it in the meantime.

I’d suggest doing some research on this error. Go slow (don’t do anything “on-the-fly”) and keep track of what you’re trying and the results. If you look at that page I linked, note that it’s not Microsoft (doesn’t mean it’s bad, but know it’s not official).

[Alen]

It must be GRUB issue. It will prevent Windows from recognizing the disk. In the past I’ve had to zero out the drive and reformat it again.

[Erik]

@Allen Yes, I made these 4 disc right when I bought the computer..

I can restore the computer to factory settings.. it wipes out the hard drive etc..

They are Acer recovery discs

[Erik]

@Traq I don’t have a “repair” option when I use the windows boot disc..

I only have:

1. Select Lang

Then:
http://imgur.com/rzipaD1

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I can restore the computer to factory settings.. it wipes out the hard drive etc..

So far, I have been assuming that you backed up all your files before you started this. I hope this is correct…?

Also, I have used bootrec for various boot record issues, with success. That may be something to try before completely wiping everything.

While you were using Ubuntu, did you try booting into Windows? did it work?

I don’t have a “repair” option when I use the windows boot disc.. I only have:

Which option did you choose?

[Erik]

@Traq Yes, I do this wipeout and start over like every 3 months so everything I need is on flash drives.

When I have Ubuntu I would go between Windows and Ubuntu.. if that’s what you mean.

[Alen]

I can restore the computer to factory settings.. it wipes out the hard drive etc..

Is that what you’re attempting to do?

Is it failing at this, or the restore option?

See @traq ‘s response!

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