got 2 os installed but only want one

Yeti · 03-23-2005, 08:03 PM

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But the thing is that when i format it comes up 2 OS on the bootlog, like Ive still got it there??

If 2 GB are still being used there is something there (unless you put other files on the drive already). I'd say try formatting it again (make sure its not the quick format). Try the method I mentioned, though it really should do the same thing as what you did.

Nice_Guy · 03-23-2005, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Yeti

If 2 GB are still being used there is something there (unless you put other files on the drive already). I'd say try formatting it again (make sure its not the quick format). Try the method I mentioned, though it really should do the same thing as what you did.

You mean:
My Computer >> Manage >> Device Managar >> Disk Drives >> Uninstall

Are you shure i should uninstall... sounds abit risky to me?

Yeti · 03-23-2005, 08:19 PM

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You mean:
My Computer >> Manage >> Device Managar >> Disk Drives >> Uninstall

No, its device manager->disk management (under storage). It should show all the drives and all the partitions. You'll be able to right click the drive and format it.

Nice_Guy · 03-23-2005, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Yeti

No, its device manager->disk management (under storage). It should show all the drives and all the partitions. You'll be able to right click the drive and format it.

Ok! thanks m8... I found it... Ill write back if it didnt work

Nice_Guy · 03-23-2005, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nice_Guy

Ok! thanks m8... I found it... Ill write back if it didnt work

And it didnt work the problem is still there and Ive really run out of ideas...

Yeti · 03-23-2005, 11:59 PM

Hmmm, does it still say that there's disk space being used? Can you see any files on the disk? You might try something like this, not sure if it will work but it migth be worth a try -
http://www.download.com/Eraser/3000-...ml?tag=lst-4-6

Nice_Guy · 03-24-2005, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Yeti

Hmmm, does it still say that there's disk space being used? Can you see any files on the disk? You might try something like this, not sure if it will work but it migth be worth a try -
http://www.download.com/Eraser/3000-...ml?tag=lst-4-6

but there isnt anything on the disk... but there is some used space... whats the program for? thank you man for your patience!

Yeti · 03-24-2005, 12:48 AM

Okay, this is an answer from Praetor so if it works you can thank him, if it doesn't you can blame him (note: you should probably do #4 first

):
1. boot up to the drive you want....
2. find the boot.ini file
3. delete the entry of the other drive
4. MAKE SURE YOU MAKE A BACKUP OF THAT FILE

IF you delete the wrong line
1. Youll need a 2K, XP or 2K3 disk ... boot up as if you were going to install....
2. Goto the recovery console
3. Overwrite the boot.ini file
4. Try again and delete the other line

Greg J. · 03-24-2005, 02:04 AM

Perhaps this can be used as instructions and as a guide:
http://forums.us.dell.com/supportfor...sage.id=137985

Quote from the forum:
"A easier way is . . from msconfig, open Boot Ini . . click the "Check all boot paths" button and if one comes up invalid, check the "delete invalid boot paths" option."

**Praetor** · 03-24-2005, 08:39 AM

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Okay, this is an answer from Praetor so if it works you can thank him, if it doesn't you can blame him (note: you should probably do #4 first ):
1. boot up to the drive you want....
2. find the boot.ini file
3. delete the entry of the other drive
4. MAKE SURE YOU MAKE A BACKUP OF THAT FILE

IF you delete the wrong line
1. Youll need a 2K, XP or 2K3 disk ... boot up as if you were going to install....
2. Goto the recovery console
3. Overwrite the boot.ini file
4. Try again and delete the other line

Hey! I knew i recognized that question

Quote:

Quote from the forum:
"A easier way is . . from msconfig, open Boot Ini . . click the "Check all boot paths" button and if one comes up invalid, check the "delete invalid boot paths" option."

Bingo, nice and quick ... thanks for tracking that down!

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03-23-2005, 11:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
Yeti VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,319	Hmmm, does it still say that there's disk space being used? Can you see any files on the disk? You might try something like this, not sure if it will work but it migth be worth a try - http://www.download.com/Eraser/3000-...ml?tag=lst-4-6

03-24-2005, 12:48 AM	#18 (permalink)
Yeti VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,319	Okay, this is an answer from Praetor so if it works you can thank him, if it doesn't you can blame him (note: you should probably do #4 first ): 1. boot up to the drive you want.... 2. find the boot.ini file 3. delete the entry of the other drive 4. MAKE SURE YOU MAKE A BACKUP OF THAT FILE IF you delete the wrong line 1. Youll need a 2K, XP or 2K3 disk ... boot up as if you were going to install.... 2. Goto the recovery console 3. Overwrite the boot.ini file 4. Try again and delete the other line

03-24-2005, 02:04 AM	#19 (permalink)
Greg J. VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 562	Perhaps this can be used as instructions and as a guide: http://forums.us.dell.com/supportfor...sage.id=137985 Quote from the forum: "A easier way is . . from msconfig, open Boot Ini . . click the "Check all boot paths" button and if one comes up invalid, check the "delete invalid boot paths" option."