Resolved can't boot into Win 7

Operating dual OS - Win7 and Ubuntu 12.04.
2/12 Downloaded MS updates on. Computer shut down.
2/13 Opened in Ubuntu to clear email folder. Shut down
2/13 Opened computer in Win 7.

Preparing to Configure screen runs for two minutes; computer shuts down and restarts. Tried several times. Safe Mode does same thing. Safe Mode with Networking - same thing.

Tried Windows Recovery partition. Message box with "system recovery is not recognized ". Checked on partition and recovery partition does exist. Ubuntu working just fine. I can see all the files on my Windows partition.

Am not concerned about losing Ubuntu just best method for restoring/reinstalling Windows 7. I have my product key.

1) I have a set of 5 recovery disks. Not sure how to use them. Do I set bios to boot from disk drive and install them one by one? Will using these disks reset to factory default?

2) Do I download a Win7 ISO image and Toshiba drivers and go that route for a clean install?

3) Any other suggestions?

 

Hi DoubleHUtah, when you start your comp, do you get a window with a choice of OS's to click on?
If you don't choose Windows 7 within 5 seconds - it automatically starts Ubuntu?
I'm asking because I had Zorin installed on same HD as Vista OS and the only way I could fix a similar event, was to Run Zorin from the disc and use the uninstall provided.
This removed Zorin and Vista seemed to work OK again. Neil.

 

Yes, I have the choice of OS's. But in each instance, I am choosing the Windows option within the time frame. If I don't choose, you're correct, auto boot into Unbuntu. When I select windows I get the "Preparing to configure screen" and restart after two minutes.

I did not consider using Precise Pangolin (12.04) disk to uninstall the distro. Will give that a shot and see what happens. I'll still have my iPad for research and communication. Thanks.

 

I do not have a Windows DVD. And, after taking two days to research all the software i am currently using for compatibility with Ubuntu and the few that might require WINE, I think I am going to go back to Unbuntu full time.

The work requirements that I had for Windows no longer apply. At this point in time, Ubuntu should fill my computer needs just as well. Thanks for all your assistance. I will mark this thread as resolved.