How to Remove a Linux Partition in Windows XP

A Linux partition is a portion of your hard drive that has been set aside for use specifically by a Linux operating system. If you have installed Linux from inside Windows XP (as opposed to completely reformatting your hard drive), the Linux installation program will automatically create the partition for you. Removing the partition will remove the operating system from your computer. A Linux partition can be removed from your computer in Windows XP by following just a few simple steps.

Instructions

1. Click on the "Start" menu. Select the "Settings" submenu, and then the "Control Panel" icon.

2. Click on the icon that reads "Add/Remove Programs."

3. Search for the icon that represents the Linux operating system you've installed. For example, if you've installed Ubuntu on your computer, you'll be looking for the icon in the "Add/Remove Programs" window that reads "Ubuntu."

4. Click on the icon. Next, select the "Remove" icon.

5. Follow the uninstaller instructions that have appeared onscreen. These will guide you through the process of removing your Linux operating system, which will remove your Linux partition along with it.

References

• Ubuntu.com