Remove Ubuntu and Install Windows using Flash Drive
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- The video demonstrates the process of how to install Windows 10 over existing Linux Ubuntu operating system by removing Ubuntu from the PC. This video is useful for users who have existing Ubuntu Linux operating system on their computer and needs to install Windows instead.
Follow the steps below to remove Ubuntu and install Windows:
Step 1: Install WoeUSB application on Ubuntu
Step 2: Create Windows bootable flash drive from Windows 10 ISO file
Step 3: Boot from Windows bootable flash drive
Step 4: Delete existing partitions and install Windows
Linux commands used in video to install WoeUSB till Ubuntu 18.04:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8
sudo apt update
sudo apt install woeusb
sudo woeusbgui
Check out the article to install next generation WoeUSB on Ubuntu 20.04 and greater: www.techsolvep...
Other Useful Links used in video:
www.microsoft....
Hastags: #windows10 #WindowsOverUbuntu
Very well put together. And calming music to prevent my smashing the monitor after 6 hours of trying every format possible
Thanks for the appreciation 😊
Double thanks for double appreciation 😊😊☺️
I had tried for 2 weeks now ....
@@beaub9098 r u able to install Windows?
@@TechSolvePrac no. I can get into Ubuntu. And Uefi. But won’t boot windows usb recovery
Thank you!!!!!!!!!! Windows to linux I completed solo, no problem. After two hours of nothing trying to switch back I found you. Seriously, thank you!
Most welcome 😊😊
Yes you are right
@Brendan Laking hahaha jeez .Ok mr superior
I switched back because I needed it for certain software that simply wasn’t compatible with Linux
it's still working, I mount the w10 on usb and I put it in the pc to install it but the partitions not appeared to me. @@TechSolvePrac
For anyone who was unable to isntall woeusb: WoeUSB is now WoeUSB-ng and a way easy to install, just follow these two commands and you are done:
sudo apt install git p7zip-full python3-pip python3-wxgtk4.0
sudo pip3 install WoeUSB-ng
Thank you:)😁
Well I can't open it is downloaded but..
I spent more than 7 hours by other methods. After this video tutorial, I could do it successfully in just 2 hours.
Thanks buddy
Most welcome. Such comments are the real reward of the efforts put in.
@@TechSolvePrac but after the first restart, it goes again in the Setup mode.
Now the laptop isn't booting the installed OS.
What next?
You need to boot from hard disk after first restart during installation instead of booting from flash drive. Only initially you need to boot from flash drive. Once windows setup starts then you need to boot from hard disk during restarts. Otherwise it will start installation from beginning.
After installed window what happen to Ubuntu is there or removed pose tell.?
Ubuntu is removed. Only windows left.
Thanks a lot. I've been looking to reverse my computer for a very long time never found any effective tutorial. Thank goodness I found yours. This and your other video just helped me accomplish that. Thank you so much!
Glad it helped
3:22 it says that I'm missing dependencies and that it can't fix the problem because I have broken packages. What to do?
I did it the cool, convoluted way.
MX Linux did have a USB writer that had no problem making a Windows USB, it was just very slow to do so, so I downloaded the Windows 10 ISO from Microsoft's website, ran it in a virtual machine via Virtual Box, then used the virtualized Windows to make an installation media to install Windows 10 natively.
It was the most fun I've had jumping through hoops honestly.
During step 1 the terminal complains that "keyserver recieve failed: general error"
Ive been having issues trying to switch back to windows, any fixes to step 1?
Edit: the error has been fixed but WOEUSB complains that the target usb device is currently busy, even when it isnt. I did full wipes and unmounted the partition, whenever woeusb would mount it, it fails with the same error
sorry to bother you but how did you fix it. sorry i don't understand
Thank you so much! After finding thousands of solutions that didn’t work since 5 months i finally did it all thanks to this video, i wish i discovered this channel earlier its so awesome!
Thanks for the appreciation 👍
BRO did you get the error where it says no drivers found ?
Thank You!!!!! Lunix was a pain I couldn’t do anything on there
Most welcome 🙂
Facts
yah linux is a drag
@@iVGaur lmao ignore him i was a linux user trying it for a month i dont have that knowlegde to do anything there so i switched to windows 10 after all, all i do is games lol
@@iVGaur between zorin core and mint which is better?
You are the only video show how to remove a linux boot to Windows boot, the other show how from a dual boot
Thanks for this video
thank you very much, because of your tutorial was saved my time, i got stuck installing windows 10 using unetbootin for a couple days and finally found your channel ... Thank you so much again
Most welcome 🙂
No module named ‘WoeUSB’ error comes when i run sudo woeusbgui 😟
Buggy garbage Ubuntu, went back to Windows after a few days
plz help me, how can I remove this ubunto with an easy way, without writing commands.. the machine doesn't open any web page or even homepage.. so i can't make this way in the video
@@user-hx9vb4ye7k It's difficult for me to help you on that, I had a backup drive with windows so it was easy for me to reinstall
@@user-hx9vb4ye7k I'd advise you to get to another pc either a friend's or family and create. Bootable drive from their computer, then come do a fresh install...
It is neither buggy nor garbage, just another operating system for different needs. I do get it tho, it can be annoying at times.
I am sure you're not into IT, ubuntu has a great terminal tbh
Thank you. Excellent video.Spent hours trying to reinstall Windows before following tutorial.
Welcome
This video has helped me a lot
Thank you so much. I accidently bought a Ubuntu laptop and you helped me get windows on it. Please do let us know what ubuntu computer are you using.
I use Linux and windows system both. Some activities are suitable on Windows and some activities are more suitable on Linux.. For development and hosting I use Linux and for Office work I use Windows
@@TechSolvePrac thank you
This is soooooo helpful
Most welcome 🙂. Thanks for the appreciation 😌😌☺️
@@TechSolvePrac plz help me, how can I remove this ubunto with an easy way, without writing commands.. the machine doesn't open any web page or even homepage.. so i can't make this way in the video
You are a legend, thanks so much for the helpful video and also for replying to literally every single comment that needs help, you saved me a ton of time. For the people that removed the stick on first reboot and ended up on a GNU GRUB black screen with white letters, try booting with the USB again and make sure to delete all partitions so that you only have 2 just like in the video, that seemed to fix the problem for me.
I already have windows 10 in usb drive, do I need to still download the iso file, because I keep ended up on gnu grub
@@faisalfauzi553 about that I think u need to wait lots time for that, I google it before ,everyone same, and Im like that too. ppl say like that is because old PC .
That was really helpful!
I've been dealing with the drivers part for days and finally this method worked.Thank you very much!
Really thank you such a great job. You have saved my surface pro.
Glad I could help!
After using Linux (Ubuntu and Elementary OS) for almost a month, I’ve decided to go back to Windows. Yes, Linux is fast but that was it. Besides, Windows 11 looks promising so I better be back and prepare myself lol
Thank you Linux 😇
imagine using windows lol
I tried pop os! I couldn't do it! Too hard for me and the fps drop is crazy, i was getting 11 fps.
@@yachinhussain1088 Linux was fun but I needed a stable OS so I went to MacOS.
i am going back to windows bcz i could not control the bettery drain issue, also the hdmi drivers were not working. I mean, besides my laptop screen i have a gamer laptop and i was not able to use it bcz ubunty os simply did not allow me to. I am going back to W but i will create a Virtual enviroment where i can user arch or ubuntu again.
Thank you. If you ever do this again, I would suggest that you add a simple outline upfront that briefly explains the process. But otherwise, spot on.
Ok. Thanks for suggestion.
i keep getting to 98 percent then it reboots plzzz helppp
This is one of the only tutorials that worked
Thanks for the appreciation 🙂
Best tutorial that i have ever seen. this videos covers all the points and it's easy.
Thanks for the appreciation 🙂
I highly recommend this video, all the instructions were on point. Thank you for your help.
Thanks for the appreciation ☺️
My laptop that’s running Linux is very slow right now. Can I download windows 10 on my Mac and install it onto a usb that way?
Yes. You can create windows usb from other source as well.
Thanks for your instructions. But when I follow your stesps, I get stuck at the first step. It said that the jammy Release of that one does not found. Can u show me how to fix it. I'm using the latest version of Ubunto. Thanks for reading.
Thank you so much, i was literally stuck in linux not being able to install visual studio code since it was 32- bit os. I was really scratching my head to go back to windows. This video helped me after so much of tutorials or whatnot i tried. ✨
Most welcome 👍🙂
@@TechSolvePrac sir. Is it possible to do this without a pendrive?
Possible if you have a secondary hard drive!
Finally I did it after 2 hours of operation 😁😁😁
Because of this video only today I was able to switch from ubuntu to windows. Thanks.... A lot lot lot lot lot............
Most welcome 👍🙂
@@TechSolvePrac sir password for administrator mang raha h
@@gauti34 Login karne k liye jo password use karte ho wo karo.
@@TechSolvePrac Kar liya but ni hua
@@TechSolvePrac or aab to start bhi ni ho raha pta nahi kya kiya mene
thank you soo much!!! at first i had some problems but then I realised that i needed WoeUSB and after I installed it it worked just like in the video.
Again thank you so much for helping me and other people that dont know how to do such things
Most welcome 🙂
How did you install it?
From the Bootable USB
@@TechSolvePrac Sorry for my clueless question but whats a Bootable USB?
You need to create a bootable USB as described in the video which contains Operating System setup files for Installing operating system on your PC.
Thank you for this video! Saved my ass when my school gave me a laptop and it was incompatible with everything I needed with Linux on it. So much appreciation for this video.
Welcome 🙂
Hi what can I do if when I put the first command in terminal it shows me that it cant find PPA and it doesnt work??
creating bootable usb works fine for me. my issue is when i boot into windows 10 usb and want to install windows it says i cant. since my partion isnt formatted to nfts
Thank you! this was super helpful and clear
Most welcome 🙂
Thank you! That realy helpt me thanks a so much
Most welcome 🙂
Is it possible to install windows if I already have iso file on an USB drive
And just boot it with it ?
Like skip all the first steps of download and creating the bootable thing ?
Yes. You can skip initial steps if you already have bootable USB.
@@TechSolvePrac thank you
So helpful
Subscribed
@@zinoublidianou5646 Most welcome 🙂👍
Does this method work on the system? Zorin bones Knowing that it is also based on Linux
Thank you so much for this easy, convenient tutorial.😇
Welcome 🙂
This video just did the trick, thank you!
Most welcome 🙂
sudo add-apt-repository ppa at around 2:23 dose not work for me. just says not found
Is your pc/laptop connected to the internet?
Nope won't allow me to connect
4:50 ERROR. Source media is currently mounted, unmount the partition and try again.
Exit code :256
I tried unmounting multiple times.. but stuck at same error
To unmount your flash drive use "umount /dev/sdx" on terminal, where x is the alphabet displayed for flash drive after "df -h" command. It can be 'b' or 'c' or 'd'. Check it and write the correct alphabet there to unmount the flash drive before proceeding.
@@TechSolvePrac It is sdb for my pc. But still not working
Whats the error it shows? Try with 'sudo'.
ERROR. Source media is currently mounted, unmount the partition and try again.
Exit code :256
Thank you...this worked 🔥🔥🔥
Most welcome 🙂
Can u send me the code in terminal... It is not clear for me
Check the description of the video. It's mentioned there.
Man, Ubuntu is harder to remove than Mcafee Antivirus
Yup!!
YES
how to fix
woeusb : Depends: libwxgtk3.0-0v5 (>= 3.0.4+dfsg) but it is not installable
E: Unable to correct problems, you have held broken packages
R u using Ubuntu 20.04…?
Yes
@@BEANYTHING at present this problem is with Ubuntu latest version 20.04. This process works fine on versions up to Ubuntu 18.04. It also works on other debian based versions of Ubuntu.
What do i do if it says i have a broken package when i try to download woeusb
same
This is a problem in Ubuntu latest version. It works fine till UBUNTU 18.04. In latest Ubuntu you can create windows bootable USB on command line as described in this video : ruclips.net/video/TfqzzVhHsrc/видео.html
Rest process will be same.
Such a useful video! A lot of thanks!
Thanks 🙂
When I try to install woeusb it's saying that I have held brocken package
What version of Ubuntu you have?
@@TechSolvePrac Same I have 20. 4 focal fossa
It's a problem with this version of Ubuntu. This process works till 18.04 Ubuntu.
You can try using command line on latest Ubuntu ruclips.net/video/TfqzzVhHsrc/видео.html
plz help me, how can I remove this ubunto with an easy way, without writing commands.. the machine doesn't open any web page or even homepage.. so i can't make this way in the video
when i put the command sudo apt install woeusb it is not working, and a red "E" shows up
R u using Ubuntu 20.04?
This is a problem in Ubuntu latest version. It works fine till UBUNTU 18.04. In latest Ubuntu you can create windows bootable USB on command line as described in this video : ruclips.net/video/TfqzzVhHsrc/видео.html
Rest process will be same.
@@TechSolvePrac Then it will be work on my right?
Yes. After creating bootable media rest steps will be same for installation.
Thank you soo much. You saved me. LIKE!!!
Most welcome 🙂
Thank you very much
This work for me
Most welcome 😊😊
Im stuck on ubuntu, i shouldnt have installed ubuntu and it removed my windows os it doesnt work anymore, please someone help me im actually crying and i keep getting errors and it only boots to ubuntu, please help me😢
I’m with you on the same shit. Like why the hell do they have to make things so fucking hard. I’m trying to get my laptop back cause I installed it as an experiment and now I’m screwed
Thank You . Do we need to purchase windows or we can use it ?
Windows is a paid proprietary software. You need to purchase its key when Windows will start displaying activation messages in task bar. Till then you can use it for free. Though till windows is not activated you may have restrictions on customizing it's look and feel.
Thanks. It was very helpful! :-)
Most welcome.. such comments are the real rewards....
Can't thank you enough! Today i installed windows on my ubuntu..Thanks a ton! Subscribed!
Most welcome 🙂
Thankyou sir i successfully come back to windows from zorin.
Grt
Tyankyou for helping me 🏁
Most welcome 🙂
After the last command there was nothing in the target device box and can I use an external hard drive instead of a flash drive?
Yes. You can use external hard drive. Make sure it is mounted, then only it will be displayed in the target device list.
@@TechSolvePrac thanks
After months with ubuntu i realize i dont have the linux skills to survive with this OS. Crappy video editor options, hard to configure dual screens, no support from other software i want to use and too much time spent in the terminal. Im ready to go back to windows. Thanks for this video.
Grt
Angel to my computer 😆🔥✌️ thanks buddy
Most welcome 😊
Thanks! I fucking hate linux.
Is your problem solved?
After i type sudo apt install woeusb it shows you have held broken packages
R u using Ubuntu 20.04 or above?
This is a problem with WoeUSB in Ubuntu latest versions. It works fine till UBUNTU 18.04. In latest Ubuntu you can create windows bootable USB using one of the two methods mentioned at www.techsolveprac.com/windows-bootable-flash-drive-linux/
Rest process will be same.
PLEASE HELP IT SAYS I DONT HAVE DRIVERS when i am at windows installation :(
Did you fix it? Im having the same problem
@@k4badayi yes i did but it took forever so you need to download from intel only if u have intel 6floppy and put file in installation
@@Surrealmurasaki i found the damn thing on dell’s website
Nice tutorial😄
Thanks 😊
Works thanks so much this works
Welcome 😊
I am giving my sister my linux laptop for her school and I want to try install windows myself. Thank you so much for this. :D
Most welcome 🙂
in my system woeusb is not working what should I do
can I us disks ??????
pls reply ASAP
R u using latest version Ubuntu 20.04…?
Yup! Now I read all comment below and came to know that it works on 18.04 so I have downloaded that side by side
I have to confirm that can I download windows with my files safe?
This video is to remove existing Ubuntu and install windows as a single host operating system. It will remove all the existing software and data on your computer. If you want to install Windows alongside Ubuntu in dual boot mode, which means you will have your existing system and data as well then you need to install Windows system in parallel to existing Ubuntu system parallel Windows system. Check out the process to install Windows after Ubuntu in dual boot mode using boot repair here: ruclips.net/video/bzbIckBnerg/видео.html
However, you should take backup of your data before proceeding with this process as any interruption during the process will cause data loss.
@@TechSolvePrac sudo apt install woeusb ,is not working in ubuntu 18.04
E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock-frontend - open (11: Resource temporarily unavailable)
E: Unable to acquire the dpkg frontend lock (/var/lib/dpkg/lock-frontend), is another process using it?
this eroor is keep coming...
What is the error it is showing?
I will never ever use Linux in my life
Ok
Saving this for when I get a Linux PC in 4 months. You got a new sub.
Ok
I became to Error; Target device is currently busy, unmount all mounted partition in target... etc .How to do ?
You need to unmount your flash drive using "umount /dev/sdx" on terminal, where x is the alphabet displayed for flash drive after "df -h" command. It can be 'b' or 'c' or 'd'. Check it and write the correct alphabet there to unmount the flash drive before proceeding.
@@TechSolvePrac I kept the rules , but for nothing ! My PC is Laptop Dell UBUNTU 14 04 LTS,inspiron - 15-3552. I want to prepare USB drive on other PC with Windows trough "RUFUS', and then to aplly in my PC. That"s possible ?
Rufus is not recommended for creating Windows Bootable USB. If you have a windows PC, then create windows usb using media creation tool ruclips.net/video/SrZI4I4p_Wc/видео.html
Hi i have one more question is there a certain format it needs to be formatted to before using the usb so that the bios can detect it?
It's a point which I need to explore. However, I suggest try after formatting USB with NTFS.
Lifesaver. Thank you
Welcome 🤗
Thank youuuu you helped me soooo much
Most welcome 🙂😃. Don't forget to subscribe, if was helpful 🙏
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
woeusb : Depends: libwxgtk3.0-0v5 (>= 3.0.4+dfsg) but it is not installable
E: Unable to correct problems, you have held broken packages. windows iso not suported, pop os 20.04
R u using Ubuntu 20.04?
This is a problem in Ubuntu latest version. It works fine till UBUNTU 18.04. In latest Ubuntu you can create windows bootable USB on command line as described in this video : ruclips.net/video/TfqzzVhHsrc/видео.html
Rest process will be same.
I got error: unable to correct problems you have have held broken packages
You are a God among men
Thanks for the appreciation 🙂
can u help me please? when im trying to install woeusb, it saying me that “unable correct problems, you have held broken packages”… it isnt showing the message with y/n
R u using Ubuntu 20.04 or above?
This is a problem with WoeUSB in Ubuntu latest versions. It works fine till UBUNTU 18.04. In latest Ubuntu you can create windows bootable USB using one of the two methods mentioned at www.techsolveprac.com/windows-bootable-flash-drive-linux/
Rest process will be same.
The last option before you install windows. It asks to upgrade or custom. What if I just want to stick with windows as the default?
woeusb : Depends: libwxgtk3.0-0v5 (>= 3.0.4+dfsg) but it is not installable
E: Unable to correct problems, you have held broken packages.
How do i fix this?
Same issue bro help
This is a problem with WoeUSB in Ubuntu latest versions. It works fine till UBUNTU 18.04. In latest Ubuntu you can create windows bootable USB using one of the two methods mentioned at www.techsolveprac.com/windows-bootable-flash-drive-linux/
Rest process will be same.
It dosn’t work for me “The following packages have unmet dependencies:
woeusb : Depends: libwxgtk3.0-0v5 (>= 3.0.4+dfsg) but it’s not installable” can you help me fix it?
This is a problem in Ubuntu latest version. It works fine till UBUNTU 18.04. In latest Ubuntu you can create windows bootable USB on command line as described in this video : ruclips.net/video/TfqzzVhHsrc/видео.html
Rest process will be same.
Some packages could not be installed. This may mean that you have
requested an impossible situation or if you are using the unstable
distribution that some required packages have not yet been created
or been moved out of Incoming.
The following information may help to resolve the situation:
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
woeusb : Depends: libwxgtk3.0-0v5 (>= 3.0.4+dfsg) but it is not installable
E: Unable to correct problems, you have held broken packages.
Same problem please help
R u using Ubuntu 20.04 or above?
This is a problem with WoeUSB in Ubuntu latest versions. It works fine till UBUNTU 18.04. In latest Ubuntu you can create windows bootable USB using one of the two methods mentioned at www.techsolveprac.com/windows-bootable-flash-drive-linux/
Rest process will be same.
Thank you! I couldn't make It right until i see your video tutorial!👌
Highly useful video.Thank you @TechSolvePrac :)
Most welcome 🙂
Hello, thank you for this nice video. I just have one concern, I tried using the repo but unfortunately, an error came up. Does the repo still work in 2022?
What was the error?
hi me again I've figured out a couple of things still cant find my usb in my boot priority but it is in my boot menu but when i click enter to boot from usb it sends me back to grub menu doing nothing
First you need to ensure that your flash drive is made Bootable properly. Check if windows installation files are written on it and size of the flash drive is around 6.2 GB.
Second, you need to ensure that you are able to boot from flash drive. Enter BIOS, Turn off secure boot, Enable boot from USB option, Save settings, Restart, Display boot menu, boot from USB, Install Windows and turn On secure boot again.
need help bro i get the error 404 when i do the command sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8 and the coomand
thank you bro, this the only video that works omg I been trying do this for 6 hours
Thanks for the appreciation 😊
I opened woe usb and was getting ready to install windows and now its saying installation failed! Error: Unable to mount target media
I got stuck installing woeusb..I followed the link you provided and successfully made Bootable usb..
What's my next step..please provide timestamp in the video.(mine is a single-boot system)
Boot from the bootable USB and install windows
I'mma stuck with linux never ever gonna comeback to linux zorin os is having some problem while installing zoeusb so I'mma install linux mint and will use it there hopefully I will be back to windows 10 wish me luck
when I put the command sudo woeusb gui and select all the options, it tells me; Error; target device is currently busy, unmount all mounted partitions in target device then try again. Target device is busy, please make sure you unmount all filesystems on target device or shutdown the computer before detaching it
You need to unmount your flash drive using "umount /dev/sdx.... on terminal, where x is the alphabet displayed for flash drive after "df -h" command. It can be 'b' or 'c' or 'd'. Check it and write the correct alphabet there to unmount the flash drive before proceeding.
Thank you sooooooo much. This was the only one that worked
I try other ways for a few days and you help me!❤❤thx bro
Most welcome 🙂
Hi, I tried according to your guide, but it still doesn't work. The drive is NTFC, of course, and it still doesn't recognize it as Win10
how to target device i create new partition but its not in woeusb
what do i do if i have multiple partitions on the custom install screen?
edit: i deleted every partition and it worked! thank you so much.
how do i thank this guy? i wanted to stick with linux but due to my exam website only supporting windows i had to migrate
You are most welcome 🙂🙂
I dont know if you can still read it but in part that I need to install the woeusb i fot error of The following package have unmet dependencies