Deleting Windows 7 from dual boot

[canuck257]

Why are doing Automatic Repair, when Windows 8 is booting?

I guess because I thought it was necessary.

 

[canuck257]

I still cannot find a way to convert this disk from dynamic, any further suggestions please?

 

[canuck257]

Can somebody please explain this to me?

 

[canuck257]

Can somebody please explain this to me?

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There has to be way to convert this disk without formatting it surely???

 

[theog]

Convert a Dynamic Disk to a Basic Disk - Windows 7 Forums

2. To Use Partition Wizard 4.2 Free at Boot
NOTE: This option can be helpful if you are unable to startup Windows if your Windows disk was made dynamic.
A) Download "pwhe42.iso" file here to your desktop.

B) Create either a bootable CD/DVD or USB with the pwhe42.iso file.
NOTE: You could also use a free program like ImgBurn at 4x burn speed to create a bootable CD/DVD with.

C) Boot from the the CD/DVD or USB.

D) Convert the dynamic disk to basic like starting at step 3E below.

 

[canuck257]

OK, Windows USB/DVD Tool installed and opened. pwhe42.iso downloaded and identified with this result

 

[theog]

Windows USB/DVD Tool is only for Windows 7 & 8 ISO's. Not for 3rd party software.

 

[canuck257]

Windows USB/DVD Tool is only for Windows 7 & 8 ISO's. Not for 3rd party software.

I'm sorry but I'm getting really confused here. I'm running Windows 8 Pro, with Win. & USB/DVD tool and it tells me that the .iso I downloaded is NOT and .iso file. Obviously I'm doing something wrong but I don't understand what

 

[theog]

Are you making a Windows 7 or 8 USB/DVD to install Windows 7 or 8?

Windows USB/DVD Tool is Not for 3rd party software.

 

[canuck257]

Duh, now I understand. I was following the guidance in the tutorial you highlighted earlier "Convert a Dynamic Disk to a Basic Disk - Windows 7 Forums"

Can you suggest some software that will allow me to make a bootable disk with this .iso file please? The link to "imgburn" does not appear to work.

 

[theog]

Burn Disc Image - ISO or IMG file - Windows 7 Forums

or
Convert a Dynamic Disk to a Basic Disk - Windows 7 Forums

2. To Use Partition Wizard 4.2 Free at Boot
NOTE: This option can be helpful if you are unable to startup Windows if your Windows disk was made dynamic.
A) Download "pwhe42.iso" file here to your desktop.

B) Create either a bootable CD/DVD or USB with the pwhe42.iso file.
NOTE: You could also use a free program like ImgBurn at 4x burn speed to create a bootable CD/DVD with.

C) Boot from the the CD/DVD or USB.

D) Convert the dynamic disk to basic like starting at step 3E below.

 

[kizo2703]

Duh, now I understand. I was following the guidance in the tutorial you highlighted earlier "Convert a Dynamic Disk to a Basic Disk - Windows 7 Forums"

Can you suggest some software that will allow me to make a bootable disk with this .iso file please? The link to "imgburn" does not appear to work.

For the first hand ,right click on .iso, and go to ''Burn disc image''.



That's all You need.

 

[canuck257]

Thanks guys, unfortunatly that did not work either. I booted to the .iso file, selected "convert disk to basic" and got the same error message as before.



I guess I will have to buy anothe HDD, copy over the data and then format this one

I really appreciate all your help Theog, give my best to the "Old country"

Ivan

 

[canuck257]

I installed a new SATA drive, transferred the data from the dynamic drive then formatted it. I was then able to convert it to a basic drive. I did a little tidying up of files and all looked and worked well when I shut down.

I tried to boot this morning but all I got was "Invalid partition table and a black screen. I've tried every option on the Win. 8 DVD 3 times including repair with no success.

I then tried to carry out a new clean install of Win. 8 but, although it shows 2 of my drives it will not install on any of them.

Any suggestion please?

In case you are wondering, I am writing this on my wife's desktop.

 

[theog]

Try booting with the DATA drive removed.