Uninstall same version window XP Pro on same computer

[Guest]

I have accidently install the same version Windows XP Pro on same computer.
Now, when start-up the computer, the window pop out 'multiboot' option for me
to choose which OS.
I wish to uninstall the second windows XP Pro and using only 1 OS. Please
tell me how.

Thank you

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Please try the following article by Michael Stevens:

"I have two installations of XP on the same partition........"
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#20

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[Guest]

Denny,

I followed the link but cannot find server...

Please advise

Thanks!

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

The link is working alright here. Are you running a Proxy Server?

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[Guest]

Hi,

No. Not running on Proxy Server.

I have try several time but fail to open the link. Will keep trying..

By the way, do you know any other web site providing the same solution on my
problem?

Thanks for your fast response.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Here's the article:

"I have two installations of XP on the same partition........"


1.. Boot to the desired version of Windows XP you want to keep. Making
note of the position in the boot menu. This will be important when you edit
boot.ini.


2.. Open a command prompt * and type " echo %windir%" without the quotes.
This will give you the current Windows folder you are using.


3.. From Explorer, delete the folder containing the installation you want
to remove. The original install folder is usually called Windows and
subsequent folders will be derivatives of Windows or Winnt.


4.. From System Properties [Winkey+Pause/Break] > Advanced Tab > Startup
and Recovery > Settings > Edit.


5.. Select the Edit button and from notepad, first backup boot.ini, by
going to File; Save As and rename boot.ini. to something like boot.inibak.


6.. Remove the line referencing the installation not chosen; you made note
of in step one.


7.. Set timeout=0 so the system boots directly into Win XP (you will not
get the boot menu).


8.. Save As boot.ini & Exit.


9.. Reboot.

* To access the command prompt: Start>All Programs>Accessories>Command
Prompt or from Start>RUN>Type "CMD" without the quotes, then press OK.


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