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how to uninstall GNU/Linux?

topquarck's picture

hi all; i wonder if i want to remove a linux from my computer with multiple OS(linux + windows). that includes the bootloader. i want to get my computer the same state it was before i installed linux. if i formatted the linux partition, the boot loader will remain. what todo??

thanx alot

CVirus's picture

You can just remove the

You can just remove the GNU/Linux partitions and keep the BootLoader .. It is of no harm at all .. Anyhow .. If you install any other OS{ex. Windows}, Its BootLoader will replace the GNU/Linux BootLoader.



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Pronco's picture

rewrite your mbr

boot the machine to a DOS prompt

Then issue the following command

and then

This command will rewrite your MBR

Then you should be able to reboot your machine to windows without seeing the boot loader menu If you have more than one

OR you remove it by installing another windows or linux as Cvirus mentioned

OR remove it from your windows CD using RC ( recovery console ) then issue the following command

Three methods. Any more ?


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CVirus's picture

huh ?

Is this the Windows support forum ?


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Mohammed Ahmed's picture

Its not

and had been told how , we don`t support install only , huh


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topquarck's picture

Thanx alot, I tried the

thans alot again

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