how to safely uninstall linux mint

[thevenerable]

Hi
I have a netbook with tripel boot..
windows xp, windows 7, and linux mint.
When i turn on the computer, i get the linux mint booter selection appear, where i can leave it as it is, and it will run linux, or i can select windows 7 loader, and either choose xp, or 7 from there.

I want to remove linux mint, but am worried it will ruin or mess with my windows boot ups?
This happened when i removed ubuntu from my pc, and now booting in to windows is a pain.

Please advise how to i uninstall mint or over-write it without causing boot issues.

thanks

[remoulder]

how to i uninstall mint or over-write it without causing boot issues

You need to do this from Windows. On Windows 7 use the instructions in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392 to repair the MBR - this should remove grub. Once you've done this you can just delete the mint partitions in the Windows disc manager.

[thevenerable]

well, i was a little dubious about it.
So i decided to install ubuntu directly over the linux mint instead. i thought it mayeb safer, and also ubuntu may run softwares better.

I figured it would just knock out the linux mint booter, and replace it with the unbutu booter.
I allocated the correct drive, and allocated the small partition for the swap drive.
Thought i did it all right...
but hey presto..
nothing at all boots up now.

i get the error: the symbol 'grub_xpust' not found
Then a 'grub recue>' prompt that i have no idea what to do with.

please advise..
please someone make the nightmare end

[tdockery97]

You need to boot up your ubuntu live cd, open the browser, and go to this site: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2 ... ling_GRUB2. Follow steps #4 and #5.

[thevenerable]

You need to boot up your ubuntu live cd, open the browser, and go to this site: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2 ... ling_GRUB2. Follow steps #4 and #5.

I dont have cd, only usb.

Its ok, i booted from windows 7 usb, fixed booter, formated ubuntu partition, made a fresh partition for the swap files, re-installed ubuntu.
I'm good.. bloody good

[ivvyevents]

I'm glad that worked out for you. This one sounds to be a interesting way to get things back to the normal ways.