How to Enable Installation of Windows 7 on a Sony Laptop With Ubuntu 9.0 On It

A Sony laptop, like all other computers, is set up to allow a user to install a number different operating systems. No matter what operating system you are currently running, you can always install a new one and completely erase the previous one from your hard drive. If you are using Ubuntu Linux, you can enable your Sony laptop to run a Windows 7 installation.

Things You'll Need

• Windows 7 installation DVD

Instructions

1. Insert your Windows 7 installation disc in to the laptop's CD-ROM tray. When a dialog window pops up, click "Cancel."

2. Click your user name in the upper-right corner in Ubuntu's desktop and select "Restart." Click "Restart Now" when a window pops up with a 59 second countdown.

3. Press the "F2" key when the "Sony" screen comes up upon restart to access system BIOS. It is the first screen when your computer starts, so if the "GRUB Loading..." message appears, press the power button to restart again.

4. Scroll to "Boot Device Priority" in the BIOS menu. Locate "CD-ROM" and change it to "Primary Device." Press "Esc" and press "y" to save the changes and restart. This boots your Sony laptop using the Windows 7 installation DVD, allowing you to install it from there.

References

• Laptops Arena: How Do You Get In The Bios Of A Sony Laptop

Resources

• PC World: Top 20 Windows 7 Tips