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The tag "remove xp" covers methods for removing Windows XP from a dual-boot configuration with newer Windows versions like Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Common scenarios involve separate hard drives or partitions, and users seek to eliminate the XP boot option from the boot menu after removing the XP drive or partition. Solutions include using the bcdboot command to recreate the boot record for the remaining OS, making the Windows 7 or 8.1 partition active via Disk Management, and cleaning up leftover page files. Always back up data before proceeding.
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    Windows 8 Remove XP from dual Boot

    I have an older tower running W8.1 update 1 and Wxp - each OS is on a separate hard drive, when I boot the computer I get the choice of booting to W8.1 or earlier OS. I am now ready to remove the XP drive and delete all the information, my question is: Is there a proper method to remove the...
    • bcfl
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    • boot options boot screen configuration dual boot hard drive remove os remove xp windows 8.1
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How to remove XP/Vista from dual boot with Windows 7

    Didnt find such a tutorial if I installed windows 7 on a partition of my vista or xp and then removing vista or xp if I decided to keep windows 7 permanently. by trial an error I managed to get it done with the following steps. if you are unsure, do a full PC backup first before you attempt...
    • jagr
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    • active partition backup boot record cloning computer help disk management dual boot norton operating system partition management partition wizard recovery remove vista remove xp tech support tutorial unallocated space windows 7 windows installation
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 How to remove XP after a 7 install? Help Please!

    sorry double post
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