Uninstall any Linux OS from Windows safely (Dual Boot): How To

Most of you tried Linux (any Linux like Ubuntu) and install along side with Windows as dual boot system. But some of you not satisfied (or don’t want to use), but you don’t know HOW TO uninstall without damaging Windows, because there is no direct option/feature to uninstall Linux without affecting Windows installation. If you tried to delete linux partitions, but your Windows wont boot. Because Linux dual boot installations will over-wright Windows boot loader (MBR – Master Boot Record) and so deleting the Linux will also delete the boot loader created by Linux.

So here is a solution for removing Linux from Windows dual-boot safely:

Note: You must required Windows CD/DVD installation media or any MBR Fixer Live CD.

Delete All Linux Partitions:

Before deleting be sure you backed-up your important files in Linux partitions if any. After backup, go to Disk Management by Right Click on My Computer and click Manage. It will list all available partitions, identify the linux partitions and delete. Linux partitions normally don’t have labels (if you didn’t name it) and no file system (because Windows don’t know the linux native file system).

Note: the deleted partitions are now available as Unallocated Space, so you can create new partitions to use the free space.

Now Restore the MBR (Master Boot Record):

Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your computer and boot from the disc. Choose “Repair” option in the installation screen. In the repair window select Command Prompt option. On the command prompt give the following 2 commands,