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I had XP installed but I could not use(why is not important here). I
installed XP again without removing first OS. I would like to remove that
first system so I have no choice when I restart. How do I remove this system
totally?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi Peter1st,

Removing the invalid entries from Boot.ini:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/bootopt.htm

The above method may not help if the system folders in the "failed
installation" are intact. If so, you may need to edit the boot.ini file
manually. See the following pages for more information:

[FAQ #20] "I have two installations of XP on the same partition, how do I
remove the one I don't need?"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#two

How to edit the Boot.ini file in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=289022

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I had XP installed but I could not use(why is not important here). I
installed XP again without removing first OS. I would like to remove that
first system so I have no choice when I restart. How do I remove this system
totally?

 

[Nepatsfan]

(e-mail address removed),

I had XP installed but I could not use(why is not important
here). I installed XP again without removing first OS. I
would like to remove that first system so I have no choice
when I restart. How do I remove this system totally?

Take a look at these articles,

Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP
# 20, I have two installations of XP on the same partition
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html

How to remove a second installation of a Windows operating
system from a partition
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=888023

Good luck

Nepatsfan