Comments on: Back to Vista

By: Lyndsey

Lyndsey — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:41:49 +0000

NTFS is one of the file systems that Vista will use. It needs to have a compatibly formatted partition for installation, and it cannot use a Linux file system. So, your choices are to either use Ubuntu to create a new partition for Vista, or re-install Vista over Ubuntu.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:18:57 +0000

i installed ubuntu on the whole hard disk

That, presumably, deleted all your old vista files.

When re-installing Vista you’ll need to pay attention to where you’re putting it. If you explore the options, you’ll see that you can delete the existing partion (presumably solely used for Ubuntu) and the create a new NTFS one in place.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:52:02 +0000

i installed ubuntu on the whole hard disk and i know im not getting my files back that were on vista but how do i get vista back on even though i installed ubuntu on my hard disk? i tried but it said it needed to be labeled as ntfs files or something im not really sure but please someone help me out.

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By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:59:23 +0000

I agree. I’ve got many friends who are in the tank for Apple. And while I’m no “Microsoft marketing tool” either, there are some things it does better.

I love the Unixes, and enjoy my time using them. But I’ve got Vista at home because it “just works” better in this application.