Uninstall Linux - Here's how

Linux is relatively easy to uninstall in most cases. We show you how to do this in this practical tip.

Option 1: Uninstall Linux as the only operating system

To uninstall the operating system, you need an installation CD from another operating system:

Insert this CD into the drive and start from it when prompted.
You can then fully format the hard drive during the installation process so that it is completely erased.
If you do not want to install another operating system afterwards, you can also exit the setup here.

If you have Windows running on your PC in addition to Linux, uninstalling it becomes a little more difficult:

First start the PC and log on to Windows.
Open the Control Panel and go to "Administrative Tools" and "Computer Management".
Select "Disk management" from the menu on the left to get an overview of all hard drives connected to the PC.
Here you have to search for the hard drive with the Linux installation. Right click on it and choose "Delete Volume".
Confirm the process. Then you have to restart your PC and press the [F8] key during the start-up process.
The "Advanced start options" open. Use the arrow keys to mark the entry "Safe mode with prompt" and confirm with [Enter].
Then enter the "FIXMBR" command in the command prompt, followed by the drive letter on which Linux is located, and confirm again with [Enter] and [j]. This removes the so-called boot loader from Linux.
With "exit" you exit the command prompt and the PC is restarted. Linux was successfully uninstalled.