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Yes EasyBCD should do the job if its an entry in the windows bootloader.

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Hi,

 

I once had a dual-boot with Ubuntu, but I deleted it. But when i start my pc, it still shows up as a choose next to windows 8.

I already checked if it's in the MSconfig menu, but there only Windows 8 is listed.

 

Anyone some idea ? 

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Which OS did you install first?

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I am experiencing this as well :(

 

Then the same question to you too. Which OS was first?

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Then the same question to you too. Which OS was first?

Windows 8, downloaded Ubuntu on usb

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Is this what you see when you boot your pc http://www.pendrivelinux.com/wp-content/uploads/WUBI-Grub2.png

in that case reinstall windows MBR (Master Boot Record) and it should go away.
Here's info how to do that with windows cd, it's for win7 but i think it's the same for win8.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/32523/how-to-manually-repair-windows-7-boot-loader-problems/

Or you can use easyBCD to write new bootloader from windows.
http://neosmart.net/EasyBCD/ "home page"
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/EasyBCD-Download-45820.html "direct download link"

 

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I don't get the same screen as you showing in the screenshot (i get this http://i.stack.imgur.com/soe0S.jpg) but i think that it changed for win8.

I also first installed win8 and after that i installed ububtu via wubi. But i will try the way that you describe.

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easyBCD should be able to edit win8 bootloader, to add and remove options.

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Yes EasyBCD should do the job if its an entry in the windows bootloader.

Christopher Kruse | Webdeveloper (Interface & Applications)
 
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EasyBCD would be your best bet, as the other fellow users mention above. 

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  1. Re-Install Windows bootloader, using your windows 7 installation disk.

Delete all of the partitions created by ubuntu (e.g: swap, system etc.)

Boot up and see if it works

Happy camping

Compatible with Windows 95

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sorry for the very late replay, just back from vacation.

 

I tried the Easy BCD and it worked.

So thanks for the help.  

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