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Old 07-08-2004, 11:42 PM   #1
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Pissed Uninstalling Mandrake 9.2

How do I uninstall this OS? I was thinking about wiping out the Linux partitions in Windows XP, but I am concerned I may not be able to boot the system next time, since I put LILO on the bootable partition.

This is how my computer is set up:

-1 80 GB HD: Partition 1 - Windows XP, Partition 2 - NTFS.
-1 60 GB HD: Partition 3 - Windows XP, Partition 4 - Linux (with its subpartitions)

How do I get rid of Linux without messing up my system?

Thanks in advance for the input.
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Old 07-09-2004, 03:28 AM   #2
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I would wipe the linux partitions, using whatever partitioning tool you want, then fix the MBR.

To fix the MBR, boot from your XP disc, and press "R" to go to the Recovery Console. Choose your XP installation, enter the password, and use the command "fixmbr" (no quotes). Then reboot, and you should be good to go.

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Old 07-09-2004, 03:52 AM   #3
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TY for the reply, Gran Andy.

Just another brief question: do I have to use fixboot too, or just fixmbr?
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Old 07-09-2004, 11:09 PM   #4
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Thanks a lot, Andy; it worked like a charm.

In my hard drive stead
Linsux lies dead,
the evil penguin's slain
and I'm gleeful again.
Blissfully I sing today:
lero lero lero lay.
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Old 07-09-2004, 11:14 PM   #5
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Glad I could help you Nuke. And very nice poem you have there .
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Thanks a lot, Andy; it worked like a charm.

In my hard drive stead
Linsux lies dead,
the evil penguin's slain
and I'm gleeful again.
Blissfully I sing today:
lero lero lero lay.
I take it you didn't like linux too much, huh?
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