Windows 7 removing win 7 from dual booted with xp

[blong579]

i have xp and win 7 dual booted. xp on c drive. i want to remove win 7. i dont want to merge the partions im going to use the 2nd partion to store files. my concern is what to do about the boot. can i just use partion magic to formate the win 7 partion. thanks for any help

 

[Mitchell_A]

You should just be able to do that (but remember, use partition magic in XP! because it's not compatible with Windows 7). Good Luck !

 

[blong579]

You should just be able to do that (but remember, use partition magic in XP! because it's not compatible with Windows 7). Good Luck !

that didnt work. as i feared the boot loader still comes up for me to select my os. can anyone tell me how to edit or repair the boot loader so i dont need to select to os. thanks

 

[reghakr]

Check this page for step-by-step instructions.

How to: Remove or ‘uninstall’ Windows 7 (or any other installed OS) | Tips 'n Tricks | dotTech [.org]

 

[blong579]

worked great was easy and fast. thanks