How do I revert back to sigle boot from dual boot

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New computer with windows 7 preloaded:
Setting up my new computer was a breeze, but when I tried to log onto windows, my password would not work. Having had this problem on an XP computer, and since I had nothing to lose, I rebooted from the disc included with my package. I don't know what wrong choice I made, but now I have a dual boot with two windows 7 os, one without a password that I can access and one with the preloaded windows 7 os that is password protected that I can't access. Is there a way to take off the original os?

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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

windows 7Intil Pentium Dual Core CPU E5400 (2.7GHZ, 80...Vostro, 4GB, Non-ECC, 1333MHz DDR3, 2x2GBNvidia G310, M114n
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Vostro 230 Mini-Tower
OS
windows 7
CPU
Intil Pentium Dual Core CPU E5400 (2.7GHZ, 800FSB, 2MB L2)
Motherboard
-
Memory
Vostro, 4GB, Non-ECC, 1333MHz DDR3, 2x2GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia G310, M114n
Sound Card
-
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 22in E2210HC / ViewSonic VX1932W M-3, MODLE: VS11444
Hard Drives
250GB Serial ATA 7200RPM, 8MB Cache
PSU
-
Case
-
Cooling
-
You'd have to reinstall the whole system there if both OS's are on the same drive.

If they are seperate drive's you can format the one thats not needed and run the windows 7 cd again but then choose repair install to create a new MBR.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-BitIntel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T3400 @ 2.16GHz2GB DDR2Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Packard Bell MH36-U300
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T3400 @ 2.16GHz
Memory
2GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
15" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280 x 800
Hard Drives
320GB Western Digital
Case
Notebook
Internet Speed
10Mbps
Please post back a screenshot of your full Disk management drive map and listings, using Snipping TOol in Start Menu.

We can advise you on your options better then.

May I ask what manufacturer is providing a clean-copy DVD of Win7 with new computer purchase. I didn't know any of them did that anymore. Or was it a Recovery Disk that includes the factory bloatware?
 
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