How to remove corrupt Linux installation from dual boot machine?

From: Don S (nomailhere_at_nomail.com)
Date: 10/28/05 

Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 16:56:16 GMT

I set up my computer to dual boot Windows 2000 and Red Hat Linux. I
use Partition Magic to manage my partitions.

Linux no longer boots because of a corrupt file, but the Grub
bootloader still manages the boot process.

I want to completely remove Linux from this machine. I now have it on
a machine of its own & want to reclaim 30 gig of disk space.

If I use Partition Magic to remove all of the Linux partitions, how
will I restore my Windows boot loader?

I have far too many programs installed to reformat. If that is my
only option, I will have to live with this until it is time to
upgrade.

Thanks,

Don S

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