Vista - removing dual boot vista correctly.

**Nicolai** · 10-05-2008

Hi,
I have a somewhat wierd setup. I dual boot vista, but i dual boot between a 32bit and a 64bit version (no xp, all vista).
Now, i don't need the 32bit version any more, so i want to get rid of it, but i want to make sure i do it correctly, and don't end up restoring it all.

I installed the 32bit last, so it is the default option in the bootmenu, which i really want to get rid off.

Any experiences with this?

**barman58** · 10-05-2008

Hi nicolai,

you may want to have a look at this ...

Download EasyBCD 1.7.2 - NeoSmart Technologies

which allows you to edit the vista bootloader (install and run from x64 version which should be where the Bootloader runs from as this was first install)

once you disable the 32bit from appearing in your boot menu should be a simple matter to clear/reformat it's partition using the Inbuilt Disk management or your favourite 3rd party app

hope this helps

**Brink** · 10-05-2008

Hello Nicolai,

You can use Method Two (step 7) in the tutorial below while running your 64 bit Vista to remove the 32 bit Vista from the boot list.

Boot Partition - Default

Hope this helps,
Shawn

**Nicolai** · 10-09-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Hello Nicolai,

You can use Method Two (step 7) in the tutorial below while running your 64 bit Vista to remove the 32 bit Vista from the boot list.

Boot Partition - Default

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Thanks, i removed it in msconfig and it worked like a dream.

**Brink** · 10-09-2008

Your welcome Nicolai. I'm happy to hear that it is working fine now.

Shawn

10-05-2008	#1 (permalink)
Nicolai Vista 64x Ultimate 18 posts	removing dual boot vista correctly. Hi, I have a somewhat wierd setup. I dual boot vista, but i dual boot between a 32bit and a 64bit version (no xp, all vista). Now, i don't need the 32bit version any more, so i want to get rid of it, but i want to make sure i do it correctly, and don't end up restoring it all. I installed the 32bit last, so it is the default option in the bootmenu, which i really want to get rid off. Any experiences with this?
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10-05-2008	#2 (permalink)
barman58 Windows 7 RC x64 Vista HP x86 1,682 posts	Re: removing dual boot vista correctly. Hi nicolai, you may want to have a look at this ... Download EasyBCD 1.7.2 - NeoSmart Technologies which allows you to edit the vista bootloader (install and run from x64 version which should be where the Bootloader runs from as this was first install) once you disable the 32bit from appearing in your boot menu should be a simple matter to clear/reformat it's partition using the Inbuilt Disk management or your favourite 3rd party app hope this helps
My System Specs

10-05-2008	#3 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,966 posts	Re: removing dual boot vista correctly. Hello Nicolai, You can use Method Two (step 7) in the tutorial below while running your 64 bit Vista to remove the 32 bit Vista from the boot list. Boot Partition - Default Hope this helps, Shawn
My System Specs

10-09-2008	#4 (permalink)
Nicolai Vista 64x Ultimate 18 posts	Re: removing dual boot vista correctly. Quote: Originally Posted by Brink Hello Nicolai, You can use Method Two (step 7) in the tutorial below while running your 64 bit Vista to remove the 32 bit Vista from the boot list. Boot Partition - Default Hope this helps, Shawn Thanks, i removed it in msconfig and it worked like a dream.
My System Specs

10-09-2008	#5 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,966 posts	Re: removing dual boot vista correctly. Your welcome Nicolai. I'm happy to hear that it is working fine now. Shawn
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