removing linux and bootloader.....

deepak_vsoni · 09-08-2005, 06:51 PM

i have mandrake linux 10.1 and win xp installed on my system. can anybody tell me how to remove/uninstall the linux and the bootloader installed by it so that i can work on xp.

QwertyManiac · 09-08-2005, 06:55 PM

Do this if u got a winxp boot up disk - go into the repair mode on the installation screen by pressin R and in the command line type FIXMBR and get rid of LNX

Or if no WIN XP boot disk install OSL boot manager with digit and Uninstall it IMMEADIATELY

**kalpik** · 09-08-2005, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by QwertyManiac

Do this if u got a winxp boot up disk - go into the repair mode on the installation screen by pressin R and in the command line type FIXMBR and get rid of LNX

Or if no WIN XP boot disk install OSL boot manager with digit and Uninstall it IMMEADIATELY

Oops... i think u meant a bootable Windows XP installation CD. I was confused at first, so thought id make it clear for others. Hehe. No harm meant dude! And yes you are absolutly right about the FIXMBR thing. Though i dunno bout OSL boot manager. Its always better to do it the official way.

ujjwal · 09-08-2005, 07:42 PM

The above will remove the boot loader, to remove the partitions you need to get hold of a partition manager, and delete the partitions marked as linux (ext2/3, reiserfs might be the type displayed).

Oh btw, this question has been asked before, search the forums for more info