Video: Remove Windows 7 or Vista from a dual-boot configuration with the Bootsect command
- Date: July 2nd, 2009
- Author: Bill Detwiler
- Category: Microsoft, Operating Systems, TR Dojo, TR Dojo Video, Windows
- Tags: Information Technology, Operating System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Video, Dual-booting Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Corporate Communications, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems
Dual-booting Windows is a handy way to test betas and service packs before committing to a new OS. But once you’ve made your decision to stick with the new OS or give it the boot, you’ll likely want to get rid of those extra partitions and revert to a single O-S. If you don’t want reformat the hard drive and completely re-install your chosen operating system, there is an alternative. In this IT Dojo video, I show you how to use the Windows Bootsect command to extract Vista or Windows 7 from a dual-boot configuration with Windows XP.
For those of you who prefer text to video, you can click the Transcript link that appears below the video player window or you can also read Greg Shultz’s article, “Use Bootsect to extract Vista or Windows 7 from a dual-boot configuration,” on which this video is based.
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Bill Detwiler is Head Technology Editor of TechRepublic. Previously, he worked as a Support Tech and IT Manager in the social research and energy industries. Read his full bio and profile. You can also follow him on Twitter.
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