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Thread ID: 21010	2002-06-16 07:54:00	removal of linux	Guest (0)	Press F1

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54607	2002-06-16 07:54:00	I loaned one of my test computers to a friend who installed Linux Mandrake 6.5 Server. Now, when I want it removed I can't seem to get rid of it. I have formatted the drive ok, but something is still in the Master Boot Sector of the hard drive so LILO still wants to load Linux, but upon not finding Linux, it just freezes. I can install MSDOS (through a bootup disk) and from that I hope to reinstall Windows. Could someone please tell me how to get rid of Linux from the Master Boot Sector Thanks	Guest (0)
54608	2002-06-16 08:08:00	LILO can be removed by inserting a DOS bootdisk and running fdisk /mbr	Guest (0)
54609	2002-06-17 00:30:00	James is correct. Boot to DOS, access the boot disc (HD) usually C:\ and type fdisk /mbr then press enter and reboot. LILO will be removed and replaced with the standard DOS bootloader. G P	Guest (0)
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