painkilleryusuf 0 Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 So I installed Windows 7 to test it on my desktop PC. Now I have used it and dont want to use it any more since its a hassle for me to install stuff all over again and everything. Just wanted to know if formatting the drive will do the job or something else will be requiredWindows Vista Home premium on C:Windows 7 on D: (formatting this drive?) Link to post
Ertai88 0 Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 I think it'll work if you boot up Vista and go under Disk management and format D:. However, I'm not sure how Windows 7 and Vista play together and which partition has the bootloader - deleting the boot partition can cause problems with loading an os. Link to post
painkilleryusuf 0 Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Oh thanks.. Well wont the bootloader be in Windows Vista since thats the OS that was first installed. Windows 7 was installed after vista for testing purpose..? Link to post
boywithabook 0 Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Pretty sure there. But, you might want to be careful and take some precautions. Make a System Restore point and make sure you have your Home Premium Recovery Disk handy. Link to post
holo13x 0 Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 just delete the one u dont use, and when u boot, press f9 or f8, dont remember which one, and there is an option to boot from a drive, choose the drive u want, and wala, magic, thats all. Link to post
puner 0 Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Just delete the Windows 7 partition. You can always run fixmbr or use supergrubdisk to re-write a windows mbr. Link to post
painkilleryusuf 0 Posted April 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 OK i dont know what fixmbr or supergrubdisk is. Should i just go ahead with the partition format or no? If not then what are the two apps you listed? Link to post
matonga 0 Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 I'd suggest you try to run fixmbr first, then delete the partition. If I recall right, you have to insert Vista's install DVD (or CD?), restart your PC and boot with the DVD, and enter into rescue mode or recovery console (not sure how to do this, I don't have or installed Vista myself, but it is available in Windows XP install CD so it must be mostly the same). You don't load Vista or 7, just boot the DVD and enter the recovery console. Now just type fixmbr and press Enter BTW I'm not sure if you have to run fixmbr, fixboot or maybe both. Link to post
painkilleryusuf 0 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 I have no idea as to what fixmbr is. I dont have vista DVD as of right now. Please advise . Link to post
KAWSquared 0 Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Fixmbr will fix your MBR (Master Boot Record). Hence the name. Link to post
painkilleryusuf 0 Posted April 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 So where do i get this app.. Or is it built on-board windows?And should i run this before formatting D:? (Win 7 Drive) Link to post
puner 0 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 (edited) 1. Insert the Windows XP CD into your CD drive and restart your computer. If you are prompted, select any options required to start (boot) from the CD. 2. When the text-based part of Setup begins, follow the prompts. Select the repair or recover option by pressing R. 3. If you have a dual-boot or multiboot system, select the installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console. 4. When you are prompted, type the Administrator password. 5. Then you should see this:Microsoft Windows® Recovery ConsoleThe Recovery Console provides system repair and recovery functionality.Type EXIT to exit the Recovery Console and restart the computer.1: C:\WINDOWSWhich Windows Installation would you like to log on to ?(To cancel, press ENTER) 6. Press 1 and then enter 7. Type fixmbr and then enter 8. Type Y to confirm, then enter 9. Reboot by typing exit Edited April 16, 2009 by puner Link to post
painkilleryusuf 0 Posted April 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 thanks for this. i Will try this when i need it next time. This time i just backed up my content and formatted with XP SP3 Link to post
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