How To Delete Ubuntu From Dual Boot On Windows 11

Dual booting Windows 11 and Ubuntu allows users to choose between two different operating systems on their computers. However, you may sometimes decide to remove it for various reasons. If you’re uncertain about how to delete Ubuntu from dual boot on Windows 11, fear not! 

Deleting Ubuntu from a dual-boot system can be achieved using methods like the Windows Disk Management tool or Windows Recovery Environment. These approaches allow you to remove the Ubuntu partition, reclaim disk space, and restore the Windows bootloader for a seamless transition back to a Windows-only environment. Remember to back up your data before making any modifications and exercise caution throughout the process.

In this article, we’ll provide you with some detailed solutions to remove Ubuntu from the dual boot and have a single operating system running on your device.

If needed, learn the methods to create a bootable disk easily.

How Do I Remove Ubuntu From Dual Boot?

Ubuntu can be removed from the dual boot in various ways. To remove it, you’ll need the following:

• A Windows 11 computer with Ubuntu dual boot.
• A Windows installation disc or USB drive (optional).

Before going through the detailed methods, we suggest you boot into Windows instead of Ubuntu first. After that, follow these steps to have a single operating system on your device.

1. Delete from Disk Management Utility:

The Disk Management utility is a built-in tool that allows you to manage and manipulate disk partitions on your computer. It is useful for tasks like deleting the Ubuntu partition in a dual-boot system. To delete from the Disk Management utility in Windows 11, you can follow these steps:

1. Press the Win+R key to open the Run dialog box. 
2. Then type the following command and press Enter: diskmgmt.msc
   
3. In the Disk Management window, locate the partition that corresponds to the Ubuntu installation. 
4. It will be an Ext4 partition and labeled as Linux or Linux Mint. It will also be smaller than the Windows partition.
   
5. Right-click on the Ubuntu partition and select Delete Volume from the context menu.
   
6. Click Yes to confirm the deletion of the Ubuntu partition
7. Once the deletion is complete, your computer will reboot.

This will remove the Ubuntu partition from your dual boot setup.

2. Remove GRUB Bootloader:

By default, Ubuntu uses the GRUB bootloader, which allows you to choose the operating system at startup. To remove the GRUB bootloader and restore the Windows bootloader, follow these steps:

1. Restart your computer and boot into Windows 11.
2. Right-click on the Windows logo and select Terminal (Admin) from the context menu.
3. Then type the following command and press Enter: 

bcdedit /set {bootmgr} path \EFI\Microsoft\Boot\bootmgfw.efi

4. This command sets the Windows bootloader as the default option.
5. Restart your computer once again to ensure that the changes take effect.

3. Using Windows Recovery Environment:

The Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a specialized recovery environment in that provides various tools and options to troubleshoot and fix issues. It is useful for repairing startup problems and many more. To complete this method, you can follow these steps:

1. Restart your computer and boot into the Windows Recovery Environment. 
2. You can usually access this by pressing F8 or Esc key during startup. The key may vary depending on your computer manufacturer.
3. In the Windows Recovery Environment, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options.
   
4. Choose Command Prompt to open a Command Prompt window.
   
5. In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter: bootrec /fixmbr
   
6. This command repairs the Master Boot Record (MBR) and removes the Ubuntu boot entry.
7. Then restart your computer; it should boot directly into Windows 11 without showing the Ubuntu option.

4. Update Windows Boot Manager (Optional)

Although this step is not mandatory, updating the Windows Boot Manager to remove any residual traces of Ubuntu is recommended. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the Terminal (Admin) like before.
2. Then type the following command and press Enter: bcdedit /enum firmware
   
3. Look for any entries related to Ubuntu or Linux and note down their identifiers. 
   
4. Then, execute the following command for each identifier by typing the following command and press Enter: bcdedit /delete {identifier}
   
5. This command removes the Ubuntu or Linux entries from the Windows Boot Manager.

Extra Steps:

Here are some additional steps after successfully deleting Ubuntu from your boot in Windows 11:

• Verify System Stability.
• Perform disk Cleanup.
• Update your Windows and Drivers.

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Following these simple steps, you can delete Ubuntu from your dual-boot system and reclaim your hard drive space. Remember to back up your data before starting the deletion process, and be cautious while modifying the system settings to avoid unintended consequences. Removing Ubuntu from a Windows 11 dual-boot system allows you to streamline your computing experience and focus solely on Windows. Embrace the versatility and familiarity of Windows 11 as you bid farewell to Ubuntu.