How do I uninstall / remove Linux Mint 11 from my computer?

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Mr.CookieMonster

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Hey,

I installed Linux Mint 11 (Katya) on my computer about 2 weeks ago.

The Linux Mint was the OEM 64Bit version. It did not have a Wubi installer (The installer that allows you to install und uninstall Linux While you are on Windows), so I had to boot into the CD, Allocate space to Linux, and then Install.

Is there anyway I can uninstall / remove Linux Mint 11 from my computer bescides formatting my whole hard drive?

Thanks :)
 
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delete the partition its on. fix the mbr from windows. if needed you can then expand the windows partition with partition manager or a similar tool.
 
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No need to format the whole drive. Is your boot loader fine? Will you be able to restore the windows boot loader?
If yes, then all you need is a partitioning tool to either delete or reformat the linux partition so that windows can again use it. Download the gparted liveCD, it should do everything you need done.
 
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@MyWorld, Where can I download the liveCD from?

And How do I restore the Windows Boot loader?? When I start up my computer, This Linux screen shows me a list of Operating Systems to boot into (i assume that is the Boot loader).

@Razor, How do I delete the Partition it is on? Only 1 Hard Drive shows on my computer, there is no other hard drive. When I installed Mint, it asked me to Allocate space to it (I allocated 15GB of space). It doesn't show the Linux Partition. When I go into linux and use the Disk management, it shows me the section where Linux is installed on my Hard drive - there were 2 sections that were owned by Linux.

I know i sound dumb, and im dumb at Linux, didnt know Linux 11 would be so complicated to remove. (G)
 
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Ok, and The Boot manager? How do I change (on windows) that Windows is the Default Boot manager?

I deleted the last 2 partitions and couldnt boot into windows, so i had to install Linux again. Im on local usage (for internet).
 
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