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DeNeDe

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Hey guys,
Last night was trying some Ubuntu and Debian installations, but now i want to install windows back on my laptop.
I've tried using an ms-dos bootable usb for use fdisk but i couldn't get fdisk working.
Do you know any other solutions to make the partitions active and ready for windows install ?
cheers!
 
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The windows instillation disk or Active Kill Disk, Hiren's boot disk, G Parted, Active Partition Manager
 
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I'm trying with Hiren's boot disk, but has so many tools i dunno what to use.
 
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GParted or Boot Partition
 
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Isn't it good enough to boot from your windows dvd and start from scratch ? the installer take care of everything for you.
 
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Used a tool from the list and it worked..
Install won't start if windows can't recognize the partitions.
 
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