windows & linux on the same partition ... want to remove linux

tech_tech · 03-20-2006, 08:07 AM

Hi every body,

I have windows xp along with linux Xandros on the same partition. Now, after some problems with Xandros want to remove it. But the usual way of formatting will not be ideal since I have windows on the same partition with linux. Now, what could be the proper way to follow.

PS: I don't know if this should be concerned with windows ppl or linux ppl, because it seems to fit in both areas.

DumbTerminal · 03-20-2006, 10:42 AM

Heres a link on how to remove Linux
Link
At the end it tells you to install Windows. Instead, boot into the Recovery Console, then type "fixmbr" without the quotes.
There may be an easier/safer way to do this.
There also may be some other steps to take to recover the space
I would suggest Googling first

Skie · 03-21-2006, 11:13 AM

If you've installed Xandros on your Windows partition, then it's installed into a file. It's just a matter of locating that file and deleteing it. You may need to run the fixmbr option that DumbTerminal listed.

03-20-2006, 08:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
tech_tech Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 25 OS: XP	windows & linux on the same partition ... want to remove linux Hi every body, I have windows xp along with linux Xandros on the same partition. Now, after some problems with Xandros want to remove it. But the usual way of formatting will not be ideal since I have windows on the same partition with linux. Now, what could be the proper way to follow. PS: I don't know if this should be concerned with windows ppl or linux ppl, because it seems to fit in both areas.

03-21-2006, 11:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Skie Manager, Alternative Comp Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 2,194 OS: Gentoo Linux, CentOS, OS X My System	If you've installed Xandros on your Windows partition, then it's installed into a file. It's just a matter of locating that file and deleteing it. You may need to run the fixmbr option that DumbTerminal listed. __________________

03-20-2006, 10:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
DumbTerminal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 428 OS: Mainly XP	Heres a link on how to remove Linux Link At the end it tells you to install Windows. Instead, boot into the Recovery Console, then type "fixmbr" without the quotes. There may be an easier/safer way to do this. There also may be some other steps to take to recover the space I would suggest Googling first