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How to Delete an OS by MSCONFIG?

It was at the end of 2011 when Windows 8 was released for the first time as developer preview version. I installed it on my PC with Windows 7 side by side. Most of the people didn't like it. But I was very impressed just after using it for few hours.  Then I decided to remove Windows 7 to continue with Windows 8. Windows 7 was installed on Drive C and Windows 8 was on D. To delete Windows 7 I booted from Windows 8. And tried to format C Drive.  But drive C was not formatted! Because Windows files were very much protected. They can't be formatted until you re-install your windows. What should you do now? How will you remove the OS that you don't wanna use?   Let's find how to solve this problem.  Open System Configuration . (Hint: Start + R > msconfig > enter )  Select the Boot Tab. Choose the Operating System you wanna remove.  Now hit the Delete button.  Open My Computer. Format the drive where remo...