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Well, This must have been asked several times.

Plz answer it one more time.

How do i uninstall any linux distro after successfully installing both windows and linux.
i dont want to lose my MBR. [or] will it (Windows) rewrite it again.

i am a bit scared to do it myself as i was going to do a secure deletion of the partition.
[Is this a good idea???]

Had one question[somewhat off the topic], can i keep the GRUB2 installed even after uninstalling Linux

P.S. my linux distro is Ubuntu 10.04 LTS.

Thanks.
SJ.
 

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Hello youllbelost.



You will need to over-write the Linux partition using a partition specific wipe "secure erase" out-lined in Option Three of this tutorial at the link below to completely remove Grub or it will cause issues.

Partition Wizard : Use the Bootable CD



Then you will need to use the info in this tutorial below to mark the Windows 7 partition active and create new a set of boot files for Windows.

Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times


Be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.
 

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Bare Foot Kid said:
Hello youllbelost.



You will need to over-write the Linux partition using a partition specific wipe "secure erase" out-lined in Option Three of this tutorial at the link below to completely remove Grub or it will cause issues.

Partition Wizard : Use the Bootable CD



Then you will need to use the info in this tutorial below to mark the Windows 7 partition active and create new a set of boot files for Windows.

Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times


Be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.
Click to expand...

Will do that.. and tell you!!.. I am not at home right now will be there afetr two weeks :| . will get back to you
 

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ATI Radeon HD 6770
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Dell IN2020M LED
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Seagate 500 Gibs
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Just remember to post back here to let us know how it sorts out.
 

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W 7 64-bit Ultimate
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Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
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ASUS P5Q Pro
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8GB Dominator 8500C5D
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ATI : XFX 5870
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Realtek HD Audio 7-1
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1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
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1920x1080P & 1920x1200
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Corsair 620HX
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Cooler Master RC-690
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AMD _(Assembled)_
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Dual Booting Windows 7 64-Bit Ultimate Edition and Fedora 16.
CPU
AMD Phenom X4 925
Motherboard
MSI 785g-E53
Memory
4gb DDR3 G.skill RipJaws
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 6770
Sound Card
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell IN2020M LED
Screen Resolution
1600*900 20"
Hard Drives
Seagate 500 Gibs
External 320 Gb Western Digital(Got Glitchy)
PSU
Cooler Master
Case
Cooler Master
Cooling
Cooler Master
Keyboard
Logitech K100
Mouse
Razor Death Adder v2 3500 dPi (Razer Goliathus Pad)
Internet Speed
Back to college Internet with Cyberroam X|
It is safest to put Linux distros on a separate HD, installed while the Win7 HD is unplugged. Then boot into the HD of your choice using one-time BIOS Boot menu key given on first boot screen.

GRUB bootloader will corrupt your Win7 installation.
 
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