How do I reinstall Windows 10 while keeping my dual boot configuration? [duplicate]

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How do I reinstall Windows 10 while keeping my dual boot configuration?
I want to do a clean install of Windows 10. I have Ubuntu 16.04. I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10.
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dual-boot 16.04 windows-10
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How do I reinstall Windows 10 while keeping my dual boot configuration?
I want to do a clean install of Windows 10. I have Ubuntu 16.04. I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10.
Thanks
dual-boot 16.04 windows-10
marked as duplicate by karel, g_p, Eric Carvalho, edwinksl, Pilot6 Aug 24 '16 at 8:09
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The latter is specific for Win 10.
â user308164
Aug 23 '16 at 14:01
@luchonacho That one is also specific to Ubuntu 14.04. This question is specific to Ubuntu 16.04.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:36
@karel That one is specific to Windows 7.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:38
Welcome to the community, Isaiah!
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:38
Very important to know if UEFI or BIOS. IF Windows 10 was pre-installed by vendor it will be UEFI. But if you upgraded a Windows 7 to Windows 10 then it probably is BIOS. A few Windows 7 systems were UEFI. Either ways best to use Windows to shrink the main (c: drive) partition to make room and reboot immediately to let it run chkdsk. Also make sure Windows fast start up is off as that is hibernation and will not work to dual boot.
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Aug 23 '16 at 14:54
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up vote
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How can I install Windows after I've installed Ubuntu?
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How do I reinstall Windows 10 while keeping my dual boot configuration?
I want to do a clean install of Windows 10. I have Ubuntu 16.04. I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10.
Thanks
dual-boot 16.04 windows-10
This question already has an answer here:
How can I install Windows after I've installed Ubuntu?
14 answers
How do I reinstall Windows 10 while keeping my dual boot configuration?
I want to do a clean install of Windows 10. I have Ubuntu 16.04. I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10.
Thanks
This question already has an answer here:
How can I install Windows after I've installed Ubuntu?
14 answers
dual-boot 16.04 windows-10
edited Aug 26 '16 at 13:18
asked Aug 23 '16 at 13:55
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marked as duplicate by karel, g_p, Eric Carvalho, edwinksl, Pilot6 Aug 24 '16 at 8:09
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marked as duplicate by karel, g_p, Eric Carvalho, edwinksl, Pilot6 Aug 24 '16 at 8:09
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The latter is specific for Win 10.
â user308164
Aug 23 '16 at 14:01
@luchonacho That one is also specific to Ubuntu 14.04. This question is specific to Ubuntu 16.04.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:36
@karel That one is specific to Windows 7.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:38
Welcome to the community, Isaiah!
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:38
Very important to know if UEFI or BIOS. IF Windows 10 was pre-installed by vendor it will be UEFI. But if you upgraded a Windows 7 to Windows 10 then it probably is BIOS. A few Windows 7 systems were UEFI. Either ways best to use Windows to shrink the main (c: drive) partition to make room and reboot immediately to let it run chkdsk. Also make sure Windows fast start up is off as that is hibernation and will not work to dual boot.
â oldfred
Aug 23 '16 at 14:54
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The latter is specific for Win 10.
â user308164
Aug 23 '16 at 14:01
@luchonacho That one is also specific to Ubuntu 14.04. This question is specific to Ubuntu 16.04.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:36
@karel That one is specific to Windows 7.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:38
Welcome to the community, Isaiah!
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:38
Very important to know if UEFI or BIOS. IF Windows 10 was pre-installed by vendor it will be UEFI. But if you upgraded a Windows 7 to Windows 10 then it probably is BIOS. A few Windows 7 systems were UEFI. Either ways best to use Windows to shrink the main (c: drive) partition to make room and reboot immediately to let it run chkdsk. Also make sure Windows fast start up is off as that is hibernation and will not work to dual boot.
â oldfred
Aug 23 '16 at 14:54
The latter is specific for Win 10.
â user308164
Aug 23 '16 at 14:01
The latter is specific for Win 10.
â user308164
Aug 23 '16 at 14:01
@luchonacho That one is also specific to Ubuntu 14.04. This question is specific to Ubuntu 16.04.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:36
@luchonacho That one is also specific to Ubuntu 14.04. This question is specific to Ubuntu 16.04.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:36
@karel That one is specific to Windows 7.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:38
@karel That one is specific to Windows 7.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:38
Welcome to the community, Isaiah!
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:38
Welcome to the community, Isaiah!
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:38
Very important to know if UEFI or BIOS. IF Windows 10 was pre-installed by vendor it will be UEFI. But if you upgraded a Windows 7 to Windows 10 then it probably is BIOS. A few Windows 7 systems were UEFI. Either ways best to use Windows to shrink the main (c: drive) partition to make room and reboot immediately to let it run chkdsk. Also make sure Windows fast start up is off as that is hibernation and will not work to dual boot.
â oldfred
Aug 23 '16 at 14:54
Very important to know if UEFI or BIOS. IF Windows 10 was pre-installed by vendor it will be UEFI. But if you upgraded a Windows 7 to Windows 10 then it probably is BIOS. A few Windows 7 systems were UEFI. Either ways best to use Windows to shrink the main (c: drive) partition to make room and reboot immediately to let it run chkdsk. Also make sure Windows fast start up is off as that is hibernation and will not work to dual boot.
â oldfred
Aug 23 '16 at 14:54
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The problem in this situation is that, if you install Windows 10, it will overwrite the MBR. Windows thinks it's the only OS in the world.
- Install Windows using (non-pirated) Windows installation media.
- Boot using an Ubuntu Live CD. Choose the "Try Ubuntu" option.
- Open a terminal and type
sudo grub-install /dev/sdXwheresdXis your hard drive. The first hard drive is calledsda, so if you only have one hard drive, replacesdXwithsda. - Press âµ. After the command is executed run
sudo update-grub - After the command is executed, reboot your system and remove the live CD or USB when asked to in order to prevent booting into it.
- Voila! You will have grub restored with both OSes.
I suggested an edit. If you don't agree with some of the changes, improve the answer. If you don't agree at all, reject.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 16:43
It is not showing a suggested edit
â Ceda EI
Aug 23 '16 at 17:16
What? I'm sure I suggested it, the post even has the "Thanks for your edit!" indication for me. Check again; tell the truth.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 17:17
I have never got an suggested edit to my answer. Does it show that in notifications. If so, it is not there, nor in feed, neither in my profile
â Ceda EI
Aug 23 '16 at 17:21
Then you might have low rep count yet... I don't now exactly how many rep you need to review your own posts. Anyways, peers are there to review it for you. And yes, it shows up in the notifications.
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1 Answer
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oldest
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up vote
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The problem in this situation is that, if you install Windows 10, it will overwrite the MBR. Windows thinks it's the only OS in the world.
- Install Windows using (non-pirated) Windows installation media.
- Boot using an Ubuntu Live CD. Choose the "Try Ubuntu" option.
- Open a terminal and type
sudo grub-install /dev/sdXwheresdXis your hard drive. The first hard drive is calledsda, so if you only have one hard drive, replacesdXwithsda. - Press âµ. After the command is executed run
sudo update-grub - After the command is executed, reboot your system and remove the live CD or USB when asked to in order to prevent booting into it.
- Voila! You will have grub restored with both OSes.
I suggested an edit. If you don't agree with some of the changes, improve the answer. If you don't agree at all, reject.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 16:43
It is not showing a suggested edit
â Ceda EI
Aug 23 '16 at 17:16
What? I'm sure I suggested it, the post even has the "Thanks for your edit!" indication for me. Check again; tell the truth.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 17:17
I have never got an suggested edit to my answer. Does it show that in notifications. If so, it is not there, nor in feed, neither in my profile
â Ceda EI
Aug 23 '16 at 17:21
Then you might have low rep count yet... I don't now exactly how many rep you need to review your own posts. Anyways, peers are there to review it for you. And yes, it shows up in the notifications.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 17:27
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
The problem in this situation is that, if you install Windows 10, it will overwrite the MBR. Windows thinks it's the only OS in the world.
- Install Windows using (non-pirated) Windows installation media.
- Boot using an Ubuntu Live CD. Choose the "Try Ubuntu" option.
- Open a terminal and type
sudo grub-install /dev/sdXwheresdXis your hard drive. The first hard drive is calledsda, so if you only have one hard drive, replacesdXwithsda. - Press âµ. After the command is executed run
sudo update-grub - After the command is executed, reboot your system and remove the live CD or USB when asked to in order to prevent booting into it.
- Voila! You will have grub restored with both OSes.
I suggested an edit. If you don't agree with some of the changes, improve the answer. If you don't agree at all, reject.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 16:43
It is not showing a suggested edit
â Ceda EI
Aug 23 '16 at 17:16
What? I'm sure I suggested it, the post even has the "Thanks for your edit!" indication for me. Check again; tell the truth.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 17:17
I have never got an suggested edit to my answer. Does it show that in notifications. If so, it is not there, nor in feed, neither in my profile
â Ceda EI
Aug 23 '16 at 17:21
Then you might have low rep count yet... I don't now exactly how many rep you need to review your own posts. Anyways, peers are there to review it for you. And yes, it shows up in the notifications.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 17:27
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
The problem in this situation is that, if you install Windows 10, it will overwrite the MBR. Windows thinks it's the only OS in the world.
- Install Windows using (non-pirated) Windows installation media.
- Boot using an Ubuntu Live CD. Choose the "Try Ubuntu" option.
- Open a terminal and type
sudo grub-install /dev/sdXwheresdXis your hard drive. The first hard drive is calledsda, so if you only have one hard drive, replacesdXwithsda. - Press âµ. After the command is executed run
sudo update-grub - After the command is executed, reboot your system and remove the live CD or USB when asked to in order to prevent booting into it.
- Voila! You will have grub restored with both OSes.
The problem in this situation is that, if you install Windows 10, it will overwrite the MBR. Windows thinks it's the only OS in the world.
- Install Windows using (non-pirated) Windows installation media.
- Boot using an Ubuntu Live CD. Choose the "Try Ubuntu" option.
- Open a terminal and type
sudo grub-install /dev/sdXwheresdXis your hard drive. The first hard drive is calledsda, so if you only have one hard drive, replacesdXwithsda. - Press âµ. After the command is executed run
sudo update-grub - After the command is executed, reboot your system and remove the live CD or USB when asked to in order to prevent booting into it.
- Voila! You will have grub restored with both OSes.
edited Aug 23 '16 at 17:44
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I suggested an edit. If you don't agree with some of the changes, improve the answer. If you don't agree at all, reject.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 16:43
It is not showing a suggested edit
â Ceda EI
Aug 23 '16 at 17:16
What? I'm sure I suggested it, the post even has the "Thanks for your edit!" indication for me. Check again; tell the truth.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 17:17
I have never got an suggested edit to my answer. Does it show that in notifications. If so, it is not there, nor in feed, neither in my profile
â Ceda EI
Aug 23 '16 at 17:21
Then you might have low rep count yet... I don't now exactly how many rep you need to review your own posts. Anyways, peers are there to review it for you. And yes, it shows up in the notifications.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 17:27
add a comment |Â
I suggested an edit. If you don't agree with some of the changes, improve the answer. If you don't agree at all, reject.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 16:43
It is not showing a suggested edit
â Ceda EI
Aug 23 '16 at 17:16
What? I'm sure I suggested it, the post even has the "Thanks for your edit!" indication for me. Check again; tell the truth.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 17:17
I have never got an suggested edit to my answer. Does it show that in notifications. If so, it is not there, nor in feed, neither in my profile
â Ceda EI
Aug 23 '16 at 17:21
Then you might have low rep count yet... I don't now exactly how many rep you need to review your own posts. Anyways, peers are there to review it for you. And yes, it shows up in the notifications.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 17:27
I suggested an edit. If you don't agree with some of the changes, improve the answer. If you don't agree at all, reject.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 16:43
I suggested an edit. If you don't agree with some of the changes, improve the answer. If you don't agree at all, reject.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 16:43
It is not showing a suggested edit
â Ceda EI
Aug 23 '16 at 17:16
It is not showing a suggested edit
â Ceda EI
Aug 23 '16 at 17:16
What? I'm sure I suggested it, the post even has the "Thanks for your edit!" indication for me. Check again; tell the truth.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 17:17
What? I'm sure I suggested it, the post even has the "Thanks for your edit!" indication for me. Check again; tell the truth.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 17:17
I have never got an suggested edit to my answer. Does it show that in notifications. If so, it is not there, nor in feed, neither in my profile
â Ceda EI
Aug 23 '16 at 17:21
I have never got an suggested edit to my answer. Does it show that in notifications. If so, it is not there, nor in feed, neither in my profile
â Ceda EI
Aug 23 '16 at 17:21
Then you might have low rep count yet... I don't now exactly how many rep you need to review your own posts. Anyways, peers are there to review it for you. And yes, it shows up in the notifications.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 17:27
Then you might have low rep count yet... I don't now exactly how many rep you need to review your own posts. Anyways, peers are there to review it for you. And yes, it shows up in the notifications.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 17:27
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The latter is specific for Win 10.
â user308164
Aug 23 '16 at 14:01
@luchonacho That one is also specific to Ubuntu 14.04. This question is specific to Ubuntu 16.04.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:36
@karel That one is specific to Windows 7.
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:38
Welcome to the community, Isaiah!
â EKons
Aug 23 '16 at 14:38
Very important to know if UEFI or BIOS. IF Windows 10 was pre-installed by vendor it will be UEFI. But if you upgraded a Windows 7 to Windows 10 then it probably is BIOS. A few Windows 7 systems were UEFI. Either ways best to use Windows to shrink the main (c: drive) partition to make room and reboot immediately to let it run chkdsk. Also make sure Windows fast start up is off as that is hibernation and will not work to dual boot.
â oldfred
Aug 23 '16 at 14:54