One way that will work:
use the linux version of fdisk (should be in the dos-tools directory of your
install disk)
1) remove all partitions.
2) create a partition of the size that you want windows to have
3) change the partition type to one of the windows types (proper type depends on
size)
if you are going to be reinstalling linux you can skip forward to step 6 now
4) make the rest of the disk into an extended partition
5) create such other partitions as you choose, setting each to the appropriate
type
6) write your changes and exit fdisk
use the dos version of fdisk
1) examine the partition table
2) set your windows partition active
3) write your changes
4) exit fdisk
5) fdisk /mbr
use the dos format:
format c:
install windows
install any other (i.e., non-windows) OS into the extended partitions
(note: a workstation install will overwrite any existing Linux partitions. A
server install will overwrite everything. A custom install lets you choose what
you are doing.)
There are possible catches here having to do with size of disk, partition, etc.
If your disk is smaller than 4 GB you probably don't have to worry about them,
but remember that the Linux boot partition (well... any boot program) needs to
be below cylinder # ??? (127?) Look this up if you run into trouble. Or use
loadlin. Or boot from floppy. But the installer *should* catch this anyway (I
don't know that it does).
Tyler Hansen wrote:
> I have just purchased Linux-Mandrake and decided to install it on one of my
> computers. I decided to let it have all three of the HDD's. Now that I
> have installed it I want to try other things such as a duel boot, but all I
> have is Linux right now. If I try to format the HDD's and install NT, when
> I boot it comes up with "LI" and then freezes.
>
> It appears that "LILO" (which I have no experience with) somehow is still on
> the computer, yet I fdisked and formated the HDD - So why won't it boot?
> I'm mistified! Obviously Linux operates at a lower level than what I am
> used to working with. I don't mind learning how it works if there's
> adequate documentation, but for now I just want my system back.
>
> Basically, I was wondering how to UNINSTALL linux and why does it seem
> impossible to find information about uninstalling Linux? I feel that
> uninstalling is as important as installing.
>
> Anyways, any help on the subject is a blessing and I thank responders in
> advance!
>
> Tyler
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