Windows 7 How do you delete vista?

To reclaim space from the Vista partition and remove the dual boot setup, you can follow these steps: 1. Back Up Your Data: - Before making any changes to partitions, ensure you have a backup of all your important data. This is a crucial step to avoid any accidental data loss. 2. Use Windows 7 Disk Management: - Windows 7 comes with a built-in tool called Disk Management that allows you to manage partitions. - To access Disk Management, right-click on "Computer" or "This PC" and select "Manage." In the Computer Management window, select "Disk Management" under the Storage section. 3. Delete the Vista Partition: - In Disk Management, locate the Vista partition. It will be labeled with the name or drive letter associated with Vista. - Right-click on the Vista partition and select "Delete Volume." This action will remove the partition, but not the data. The space will become unallocated. 4. Extend Windows 7 Partition: - After deleting the Vista partition, you will see unallocated space. - Right-click on the Windows 7 partition and select "Extend Volume." - Follow the wizard to add the unallocated space to the Windows 7 partition. 5. Remove Dual Boot Menu: - Once you have successfully extended the Windows 7 partition, you may need to remove the dual boot menu entry. - Press the Windows key + R, type "msconfig," and press Enter. - In the System Configuration window, go to the "Boot" tab. - Select the entry corresponding to the Vista operating system and click "Delete." This will remove the dual boot menu entry. - Click "Apply" and then "OK." 6. Reboot and Verify: - Restart your computer to apply the changes. - After rebooting, verify that Windows 7 boots directly without showing the dual boot menu. By following these steps, you should be able to reclaim the space from the Vista partition, extend your Windows 7 partition, and remove the dual boot setup with Vista. Remember to proceed with caution and ensure you have backups before making any changes to your disk partitions.