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Hello. I've read this thread: linuxforums.org/forum/ubuntu-linux/114705-want-remove-linux-mint.html Can I follow the procedure that daark.child has outlined? 1. Boot from a small live CD like partedmagic and delete Linux partition. 2. Free ...
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    Uninstalling Linux Mint

    Hello.
    I've read this thread: linuxforums.org/forum/ubuntu-linux/114705-want-remove-linux-mint.html
    Can I follow the procedure that daark.child has outlined?
    1. Boot from a small live CD like partedmagic and delete Linux partition.
    2. Free space into NTFS with the same small live CD.
    3. Remove GRUB by booting from supergrub disk and choosing the option to remove GRUB.

    I don't have my Windows Installation CD with me, so can I remove Linux Mint just by following these steps? Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doraemon View Post
    Can I follow the procedure that daark.child has outlined?
    1. Boot from a small live CD like partedmagic and delete Linux partition.
    2. Free space into NTFS with the same small live CD.
    3. Remove GRUB by booting from supergrub disk and choosing the option to remove GRUB.

    I don't have my Windows Installation CD with me, so can I remove Linux Mint just by following these steps?
    Hello and welcome!

    Yes, that should work, but it may or may not be the best method for you, depending on your specific needs. If you are wanting to remove Linux from a dual boot system, removing the Linux partitions and the GRUB bootloader should do the trick. If you don't have the windows installation disk, you'll need some way of restoring the windows bootloader and the SuperGRUB disk can restore GRUB or Windows bootloaders. As for reclaiming disk space, the Parted Magic liveCD can easily handle the partitioning chores.

    Keep in mind that it's always recommended to have a system backup on hand before manipulating partitions and/or bootloaders.
    oz

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