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Many Linux distribution allow dual boot with Windows. I want to try alternate Linux os with windows. However, I am not aware how to remove it after giving a try.

Jeffery Fabish
2011-09-13 13:39:00
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2011-09-13 15:57:00
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Mike
2011-09-13 08:46:00
If you want to test another Linux distribution I would simply start the installation, format the partition of your previous Linux installation and select it as storage for the new one.If you want to go all the way back to windows only you will have to start/boot from the Windows CDwith Windows 7:chose to repair Windowsstart a command prompt and issue the following commandsbootrec.exe /fixmbrbootrec.exe /fixbootwith Windows XP:chose to start the recovery consoleselect your Windows installationat the command line issue the following commandsfixmbrfixbootAfter restarting the computer you should automatically get into Windows.Rightclick the "My Computer" icon and select Manage (or manually navigate to the Administrative Tools within the Control Panel)navigate to Storage > Disk ManagementFormat the Linux partition