how do I remove Vista from a dual boot?

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I have a partitioned HD with XP and beta version of Vista on it. How do I remove Vistas boot loader still allowing me to use the XP installation. I want to use the Vista partition for something else.

hope you can help

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;Warning: Boot.ini is used on Windows XP and earlier operating systems.
;Warning: Use BCDEDIT.exe to modify Windows Vista boot options.
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[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP AUDIO" /NOEXECUTE=OPTIN /FASTDETECT



do I just get rid of all the stuff above [boot loader]

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i removed vista partition and bootloader last night, boot straight to XP now

easy:

go to folder option>view> disable Hide protected operation system files (recommended)

in your XP installation drive c:

delete "bootmgr" file

reboot :)

bootmgr0qe.jpg
 
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wesley said:
i removed vista partition and bootloader last night, boot straight to XP now

easy:

go to folder option>view> disable Hide protected operation system files (recommended)

in your XP installation drive c:

delete "bootmgr" file

reboot :)

wow that was easy, worked a charm

cheers everyone

p
 
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