Can not delete Ubuntu partition after uninstalling Ubuntu

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    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #1

    Can not delete Ubuntu partition after uninstalling Ubuntu


    I insalled Ubuntu along side windows 7 , and then i removed it using the command prompt by typing the two commands ( i used windwos 7 DVD installtion disk)
    bootrec /fixboot
    bootrec fixmbr
    and now when my computer starts it boots to windows 7...but when i try to delete the partition that contains the Ubuntu , it does not work, i use the disk management tools from windows, I've tried many times but every time i get the same message ...
    is there any way to delete this partition from w7 or do i need to have third part software..
    regards
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  2. Posts : 1,454
    Windows 7 ultimate x64
       #2

    and what is the message ???
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  3. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #3

    Also, it might help if you follow this:

    Disk Management - Post a Screen Capture Image
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  4. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #4

    The problem is that the Linux partition is in a format that Windows does not recognize. The easiest is probably if you reformat the partition to NTFS.
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    Win7 Pro 32-bit, Win8 Pro 32-bit
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    nuflia said:
    I insalled Ubuntu along side windows 7 , and then i removed it using the command prompt by typing the two commands ( i used windwos 7 DVD installtion disk)
    bootrec /fixboot
    bootrec fixmbr
    That doesn't remove an Ubuntu install, instead, all it does is reset the MBR and default boot back to Win7.
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  6. Posts : 138
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Thanks guys for the reply, i am sorry i can not attach the message as i am away from home and can not access my PC, what you mean by '' reformat the partition to NTFS'' how can i do that
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  7. Posts : 138
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Mark Phelps , you are right when u've said That doesn't remove an Ubuntu install, instead, all it does is reset the MBR and default boot back to Windows 7. so i should delete the partition to get rid of Ubuntu
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  8. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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    nuflia said:
    Thanks guys for the reply, i am sorry i can not attach the message as i am away from home and can not access my PC, what you mean by '' reformat the partition to NTFS'' how can i do that
    Right click on the partition either in Computer (highlight partition first) or in Disk Management and you'll see.
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  9. Posts : 138
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
    Thread Starter
       #9

    when I highlight the partition only delete is active others are inactive , and when i hit delete it does not work...
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  10. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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    nuflia said:
    when I highlight the partition only delete is active others are inactive , and when i hit delete it does not work...
    How is the situation in Disk management.

    If nothing helps, use this program: Best Free Partition Manager Freeware and free partition magic for Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista and Windows XP 32 bit & 64 bit. MiniTool Free Partition Manager Software Home Edition.
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