Need suggestions how to dump dual boot

[hrobinson57]

I'm all set to get rid of Windows once & for all. I've got the Kubuntu system set up how I like, and don't want to start over with a new install. What is the best way to remove Windows (XP pro), reclaim my HDD space, & fix my boot options. Simple suggestions please. I've been fooling around with Linux long enough that I should know more things, but I get lost typing endless commands in a terminal. I guess I'm sort of like an advanced newbie; approaching competent beginner. Please help if you can.

Hal

[penguin.ch]

Re: Need suggestions how to dump dual boot

Hal,

for starters, could you please post

- the output of the console command [sudo] fdisk -l
- the contents of the file /boot/grub/menu.lst

(assuming that GRUB is your boot manager)?

Those two should give me/us an idea of your current situation (read: installation).

Bernd

[nejode]

Re: Need suggestions how to dump dual boot

I did that once without problems whatsoever:

1) Install gparted: sudo apt-get install gparted (or through synaptic/adept).
2) Format the windows partition with it (to ext3 format).
3) Move my "/home" directory to that partition:

http://ubuntu.wordpress.com/2006/01/...own-partition/

http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=46866

4) Edit my /boot/grub/menu.lst file: erase the "Other Operating Systems" and windows entries.
5) Re-write the MBR: sudo grub-install /dev/hda

Hope it helps... hasta la vista...