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Unistall Windows8 URGENT ***

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/unistall-windows8-urgent.155523/

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rickson23 Original post #1
Apr 13, 2012 at 6:53 PM
I'm running Windows7 on my C drive.
I also have Windows8 Consumer preview on my D drive with other Data such as movies,songs.
how can i uninstall Win8 without deleting my data? or In Worst Case how do i get rid of it without affecting C drive ?
pls reply
d3p
d3p #2
Apr 13, 2012 at 7:23 PM
You have both Win7 & Win 8 installed in different partitions.

Then just boot with Win7, open your another partition, where your songs, movies are stored. Just copy them to c:drive, where you have Win 7 installed.

If you don't have enough space, just get a USB HDD or external storage, copy them over & do the above.

Now format the other partition....
C
Apr 13, 2012 at 7:31 PM
I think formatting will not erase the windows 8 bootloader...
Gauravs90
Apr 13, 2012 at 7:37 PM
Its simple

1. Delete the windows files on d:
2. Open RUN and type msconfig and delete the entry of windows 8
topgear
topgear #5
Apr 14, 2012 at 5:12 AM
or else use this ;-)
Download EasyBCD 2.1.2 - NeoSmart Technologies
meetdilip
Apr 14, 2012 at 10:54 AM
Easy BCD is the most easier method. Remove Windows 8 from boot loader and delete format D drive while in Windows 7.
Sujeet
Sujeet #7
Apr 15, 2012 at 10:53 PM
Its simple

1. Delete the windows files on d:
2. Open RUN and type msconfig and delete the entry of windows 8

Windows(win8 here) files cannot be deleted directly from another windows(win 7 here) while its logged on.
You need to Delete it with Live Linux CD.
ELSE follow d3p steps and then use EasyBCD to remove win8 boot entry.
O
Apr 16, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Easy BCD is the most easier method. Remove Windows 8 from boot loader and delete format D drive while in Windows 7.
I can vouch for this method as suggested by dilip..i have done that myself while removing Win 8 DP from my Win 7 & 8 dual boot...so go for it.
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SabRakh #9
Apr 17, 2012 at 7:33 AM
Use EasyBSD and delete the menu entry for Windows 8. Then format drive D