How to Uninstall & Reinstall Wubi

Ubuntu is a Linux-based operating system designed for laptops, desktops and servers. Wubi facilitates the installation and uninstallation of Ubuntu onto computers running Microsoft Windows. Wubi works by mimicking the native application manager bundled with Windows software. Although Wubi is designed for seamless integration with Windows, possible issues can arise relating to formatting, booting up Windows following installation or running Ubuntu. The solution for these problems may require Wubi to be uninstalled and subsequently reinstalled.

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  Open the uninstaller feature. In Windows XP, select "Control Panel" > "Add or Remove Programs." In Windows Vista or Windows 7, select "Control Panel" > "Programs and Features."

• 2

  Access the boot menu and delete the program lines C:\ubuntu and C:\wubildr to remove Wubi without the use of the uninstaller feature. In Windows XP, type C:\boot.ini. In Windows Vista or higher versions, select "Control Panel" > "System" > "Advanced" > "Startup and Recovery" and click the "Edit" option.

• 3

  Click the Wubi.exe installation icon or type Wubi.exe into the command line to reinstall Wubi. Select the option to overwrite the current version and follow the installation prompts.