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    How to Uninstall Linux from Sony Vaio S?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Neutral Singh, Mar 7, 2009.

  1. Neutral Singh

    Neutral Singh Newbie

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    Hi

    I have dual booting with XP and Linux... i want to uninstall Linux and restore my Sony to factory defaults... Recovery utility is not working... Any help would be great.

    Thanks
     
    Neutral Singh, Mar 7, 2009
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  2. proxima_centauri

    proxima_centauri Notebook Consultant

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    You could use a LiveCD, delete your linux partitions, extend your XP partition to fill your disk, then use an XP install cd or Super Grub Disk to restore the MBR.

    There are plenty of guides if you search google.
     
    proxima_centauri, Mar 7, 2009
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