How to take down Windows in several ways?

If you look at the most visited topics on the forums, then a rather funny picture emerges. For example, some buy laptops with a preinstalled Linux operating system, so that when they come home, immediately remove all traces from the hard disk partitions. Others, on the contrary, buying a computer with a well-known software product from Microsoft, begin to learn how to take down the Windows. Here, really, really, how many people - so many opinions. In this article we will talk about how to take down Windows. By the way, this is the slang name for the Windows operating system (Windows, Windows).

Erase! You can not leave!

The reasons for which it becomes necessary to remove Windows can be very different. We list the main:

• Was bought a laptop with a preinstalled operating system, the version of which does not suit the user. For example, the starting Seven, in comparison with the most advanced Ultimate, has a number of restrictions that make it less convenient to work with;
• Due to a malfunction in the installed system, its updating is required;
• The licensing period ended;
• Other reasons.

At the crossroads…

It is known that in order for the ship to arrive at the destination, the captain must know his current location on the map, the final point and the route of movement. For the sake of completeness, the third point, the original port, is sometimes mentioned. This principle is true for almost all life situations, and the answer to the question of how to take down Windows is also no exception. To delete files from the hard disk, you do not need to finish the academy. You can remove Windows in a couple of minutes, the main thing is to choose a method. But it depends on the current state and the desired final goal. For example, some completely suitable for reformatting a hard disk partition, while others such a cardinal method is not suitable.

Methodology

So, how do I take the Windows out? Let's consider the main options.

First. Winchester is divided into several partitions, one of which has an operating system installed. In this case, the further actions depend on whether there are files in the system partition that need to be saved. Suppose that all the necessary information is transferred to other media. In this case, after starting the installation of a new operating system (both Windows and Linux), to the installer's question about selecting a partition, it is necessary to specify exactly where the removed system is located. Then select the option "Format". That's all - the partition will be cleaned, and from the old files there will be no trace. This method is not suitable when using a hard disk with a single partition.

The second method assumes that the necessary data remains and they need to be restored later. Therefore, when selecting a partition for the system, the formatting should not be used. All new versions of Windows, after detecting an old installation, will transfer all of its files to the Windows.old folder, from where you can later copy it, and delete it with an explorer. Quite a convenient way.

And, finally, you can use the special boot disk Live-CD (you can download from torrents). From it, you should boot into a simplified operating system and clear all the old Windows files from the hard disk partition. You can save the necessary data. Since not all Live disks work with AHCI mode, it is necessary to switch the HDD subsystem to the IDE (Native) beforehand in the BIOS.

Apparently, everything is simple. The main thing is to choose the best option for yourself.