You need to use a Unix version of fdisk (the linux one works) to wipe out the
partition table. The DOS one just complains about other partition types but
won't do anything about them.
Glen
On Saturday 04 August 2001 01:43 am, you wrote:
> I know, your asking why would anyone un-install Linux to install Windows,
> Right, well i need to use my laptop for something else, i'll put Linux back
> on at a later date.
>
> When you un-install Linux, and try to format the drive (FAT/FAT32/NTFS) i
> cant seem to get in completely clean. I had installed Red Hat 7.1, and i
> formated, re-partioned the drive and i still get the boot loader of Linux.
> How do i wipe the drive clean so i can install another OS?
>
> Richard
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