Reinstalling windows

[poolhustler]

Hi. I have Windows 7 installed on my computer but I want to try Linux Ubuntu. I don't want to create a partition with Ubuntu on it. I want to erase Windows. My question is, is it possible to erase Windows7 OS and then reinstall it with the help of a recovery-partition or with the help of the backup cd's/dvd's your supposed to burn when you've just bought the computer?

Thanks

[Belatucadrus]

That depends a lot on the backup CD, different manufacturers use a variety of systems, some create what is nearly a full Windows disk others a much less comprehensive product. I think you need to read any manufacturers manuals that you got to see what you can do with it.

Have you tried booting froman Ubuntu live disk, it'll give you a fair idea as to what you'll get from Linux.

[poolhustler]

I have tried booting Ubuntu from an external drive but I need it installed for a period of time. Is it possible to use a external drive instead of cd's/dvd's when you do the safety burning in the beginning when you just bought your computer?

[Belatucadrus]

Probably best to check with the manufacturer, not knowing the details of the provided backup system we're limited to guessing which could be misleading or just plain wrong.

[ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb]

Why not just make a backup (image) of your current system, then reload that after you want it back?