[mythtv-users] Uninstalling Mythbuntu?

[Scott and Nicole Harris]

> Last night, I downloaded and attempted to install Mythbuntu.  First, I
> tried installing it inside Windows.  It installed with a second entry in
> boot.ini just fine.  There were no errors displayed during the install.
> However, when I try to boot Mythbuntu, it just gets and error and
> reboots.  I figured out how to uninstall it... pretty easy.
> 
> Then, I tried booting off the CD and installing it that way.  It created
> a new partition on my drive and installed without any errors.  However,
> it just dumps me out to a command prompt when it boots.  I'm thinking
> that there must be a problem with my video card (ATI).  I'm planning to
> attempt installing it on another machine I have that has an nVidia card.
> 
> How do I uninstall it from my machine now that I've done the install by
> booting from the CD?  I'd like to get rid of the dual boot menu that
> appears, as it is going to be a problem for my girlfriend's 4-year-old
> daughter (she uses this machine frequently).
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> 
> Brian 

Use Windows disk management to delete the Linux partitions, then you'll have use the Windows CD to repair the MBR to get rid of grub.  You don't indicate what version of Windows, and the procedure for XP is different from Vista / 7...though both are trivial and readily available on the net.  I'm sure there are ways to do it with Linux Live CD, but I've always done it this way.
As an aside, almost universally, it is suggested that you use NVidia Graphics with Myth.  The proprietary drivers are MUCH better, and you have the option of VDPAU to relieve stress on your processor.. 		 	   		  
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