Removing GRUB from a dual-boot setup
I have three hard drives on my computer, one running Linux Mint 18.1, one running Windows 10, and the third dedicated to storage with no OS. After installing Mint and using GRUB to boot, I want to remove the Linux drive and boot only to the Windows drive. I've tried removing the Linux drive and repairing the MBR, but GRUB still persists. How would I go about reverting to a Windows-only system?
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I have three hard drives on my computer, one running Linux Mint 18.1, one running Windows 10, and the third dedicated to storage with no OS. After installing Mint and using GRUB to boot, I want to remove the Linux drive and boot only to the Windows drive. I've tried removing the Linux drive and repairing the MBR, but GRUB still persists. How would I go about reverting to a Windows-only system?
windows-10 boot grub linux-mint
asked Jul 12 '17 at 19:55
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Try booting to Windows Recovery Console and then runningBootRec.exe /fixmbr, reboot and see what happens.
– Pimp Juice IT
Jul 13 '17 at 2:07
I tried that earlier and it did nothing, so that's why I went for a full repartition / OS install.
– user3409878
Jul 13 '17 at 10:10
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I have three hard drives on my computer, one running Linux Mint 18.1, one running Windows 10, and the third dedicated to storage with no OS. After installing Mint and using GRUB to boot, I want to remove the Linux drive and boot only to the Windows drive. I've tried removing the Linux drive and repairing the MBR, but GRUB still persists. How would I go about reverting to a Windows-only system?
windows-10 boot grub linux-mint
asked Jul 12 '17 at 19:55
user3409878user3409878
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I have three hard drives on my computer, one running Linux Mint 18.1, one running Windows 10, and the third dedicated to storage with no OS. After installing Mint and using GRUB to boot, I want to remove the Linux drive and boot only to the Windows drive. I've tried removing the Linux drive and repairing the MBR, but GRUB still persists. How would I go about reverting to a Windows-only system?
windows-10 boot grub linux-mint
windows-10 boot grub linux-mint
asked Jul 12 '17 at 19:55
user3409878user3409878
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asked Jul 12 '17 at 19:55
user3409878user3409878
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asked Jul 12 '17 at 19:55
user3409878user3409878
1612
asked Jul 12 '17 at 19:55
user3409878user3409878
1612
asked Jul 12 '17 at 19:55
user3409878user3409878
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Try booting to Windows Recovery Console and then runningBootRec.exe /fixmbr, reboot and see what happens.
– Pimp Juice IT
Jul 13 '17 at 2:07
I tried that earlier and it did nothing, so that's why I went for a full repartition / OS install.
– user3409878
Jul 13 '17 at 10:10
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Try booting to Windows Recovery Console and then runningBootRec.exe /fixmbr, reboot and see what happens.
– Pimp Juice IT
Jul 13 '17 at 2:07
I tried that earlier and it did nothing, so that's why I went for a full repartition / OS install.
– user3409878
Jul 13 '17 at 10:10
Try booting to Windows Recovery Console and then running
BootRec.exe /fixmbr, reboot and see what happens.– Pimp Juice IT
Jul 13 '17 at 2:07
Try booting to Windows Recovery Console and then running
BootRec.exe /fixmbr, reboot and see what happens.– Pimp Juice IT
Jul 13 '17 at 2:07
I tried that earlier and it did nothing, so that's why I went for a full repartition / OS install.
– user3409878
Jul 13 '17 at 10:10
I tried that earlier and it did nothing, so that's why I went for a full repartition / OS install.
– user3409878
Jul 13 '17 at 10:10
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Open an elevated Command prompt and enter the following command:
bootsect /nt60 <drive name>: /mbr. e.g
bootsect /nt60 c: /mbr
type exit, then reboot.
Note you can also achieve this in recovery menu during advanced startup (i.e Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt)
answered Jul 13 '17 at 5:48
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While I'm sure that bootsect would fix the issue, I just went ahead and re-installed and repartitioned Windows after removing the Linux hard drive. Not the best method, but it achieved the same result and cleaned the OS a bit in the process.
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Open an elevated Command prompt and enter the following command:
bootsect /nt60 <drive name>: /mbr. e.g
bootsect /nt60 c: /mbr
type exit, then reboot.
Note you can also achieve this in recovery menu during advanced startup (i.e Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt)
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Open an elevated Command prompt and enter the following command:
bootsect /nt60 <drive name>: /mbr. e.g
bootsect /nt60 c: /mbr
type exit, then reboot.
Note you can also achieve this in recovery menu during advanced startup (i.e Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt)
answered Jul 13 '17 at 5:48
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Open an elevated Command prompt and enter the following command:
bootsect /nt60 <drive name>: /mbr. e.g
bootsect /nt60 c: /mbr
type exit, then reboot.
Note you can also achieve this in recovery menu during advanced startup (i.e Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt)
answered Jul 13 '17 at 5:48
xavier_fakeratxavier_fakerat
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Open an elevated Command prompt and enter the following command:
bootsect /nt60 <drive name>: /mbr. e.g
bootsect /nt60 c: /mbr
type exit, then reboot.
Note you can also achieve this in recovery menu during advanced startup (i.e Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt)
answered Jul 13 '17 at 5:48
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answered Jul 13 '17 at 5:48
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While I'm sure that bootsect would fix the issue, I just went ahead and re-installed and repartitioned Windows after removing the Linux hard drive. Not the best method, but it achieved the same result and cleaned the OS a bit in the process.
answered Jul 13 '17 at 6:18
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While I'm sure that bootsect would fix the issue, I just went ahead and re-installed and repartitioned Windows after removing the Linux hard drive. Not the best method, but it achieved the same result and cleaned the OS a bit in the process.
answered Jul 13 '17 at 6:18
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While I'm sure that bootsect would fix the issue, I just went ahead and re-installed and repartitioned Windows after removing the Linux hard drive. Not the best method, but it achieved the same result and cleaned the OS a bit in the process.
answered Jul 13 '17 at 6:18
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While I'm sure that bootsect would fix the issue, I just went ahead and re-installed and repartitioned Windows after removing the Linux hard drive. Not the best method, but it achieved the same result and cleaned the OS a bit in the process.
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Try booting to Windows Recovery Console and then running
BootRec.exe /fixmbr, reboot and see what happens.– Pimp Juice IT
Jul 13 '17 at 2:07
I tried that earlier and it did nothing, so that's why I went for a full repartition / OS install.
– user3409878
Jul 13 '17 at 10:10