Can Windows delete Linux?

If you run Windows and Linux on the same PC, Windows Update can destroy the Linux partition. Here’s how to fix and prevent that. There’s no boot selection screen, and after investigation it appears the Linux partition has been deleted. Here’s what you can do to fix things and ensure this never happens again.

How do I fix the dual boot menu in Windows 10?

Repair Windows 10 on a dual-boot system

1. Insert the Windows 10 media and restart your computer to boot from the media.
2. Go to Command Prompt (click Troubleshoot > Command Prompt)
3. Type: bcdboot C:\windows.
4. Press Enter.
5. Remove the DVD or USB.
6. Type: exit.
7. Press Enter.
8. Restart your computer.

How do I restore the boot menu in Windows 10?

All you need to do is hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and restart the PC. Open up the Start menu and click on “Power” button to open power options. Now press and hold the Shift key and click on “Restart”. Windows will automatically start in advanced boot options after a short delay.

How do I remove Linux from a dual boot Windows 10?

Start by booting into Windows. Press the Windows key, type “diskmgmt. msc“ into the Start menu search box, and then press Enter to launch the Disk Management app. In the Disk Management app, locate the Linux partitions, right-click them, and delete them.

How do I restore a dual boot system?

Windows Setup CD/DVD Required!

1. Insert the installation disc in the tray and boot from it.
2. At the Welcome screen, click on Repair your computer.
3. Choose your operating system and click Next.
4. At the System Recovery Options screen, click Command Prompt.
5. Type: bootrec /FixMbr.
6. Press Enter.
7. Type: bootrec /FixBoot.
8. Press Enter.

Does reset this PC remove dual boot?

Probably not, but should make a mess of booting Linux. For removing all data, would first make windows install disk, then google remove all data from drive. If very important data on drive that can’t be allowed to be seen, replace drive with new one and keep/destroy old drive.