I've used three operating systems on my computer. I removed two, but now I'm experiencing an issue.
I've used three operating systems on my computer. I removed two, but now I'm experiencing an issue.
I've been using a 64-bit Windows 7 on my PC for regular tasks. For certain applications, I needed a 32-bit version because my mother relies on SolidWorks and Auto CAD, which only support 32-bit Windows. I also added Linux Mint to my setup to gain experience with Linux. Each OS was stored on its own partition, consuming storage space. After removing the partitions that contained Linux and the 32-bit Windows, everything functioned properly until this morning. This is now my first boot after deleting those partitions. Instead of jumping straight into Windows 7, I encountered a message saying "error: no such partition" and was prompted to enter rescue mode. Usually, I would have had to pick between booting into Linux or the Windows boot loader, but now I’m unsure what to do. I think it’s trying to boot into Linux, but I’m not an expert. I only need to get back to Windows 7 64-bit now.
Insert the Windows 7 installation disk, then restart your computer. Choose the advanced installation option during setup so you can specify the drive where it should be installed. Review the available partitions. Proceed with the installation again. Let me know if you need further assistance!
It seems most crucial data is stored on your USB drive. Probably means you weren’t overly worried about backups. As for formatting, you likely don’t need to do it if you’re keeping the OS-free partition intact.
It could help. I think the 64-bit version isn't completely removed. I was using that OS before the others, and it functioned properly until I restarted the system.