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I have installed Windows 7 and Windows 8 in my system and have been using them both. Now, after a long time, I have finally decided that it is time to move completely to Windows 8. Now, the problem is that I don't know how to move Windows 7 completely from my system. I want it to be removed completely and I don't want any programs ro details from the older OS. I can start everything afresh. Is there any software to do this? (Free perhaps)? Or, can someone suggest a method to move them manually and completely? Time isn't of importance and I can spend some time for my loving system. I did do some research. Is this enough : Windows XP and Windows 7 : removing 7. I however think this is not a complete method.

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Is Windows 7 installed on a separate partition ? If yes then you could download GParted on a CD/DVD and then boot in the Live CD and with the help of the tool delete the partition Windows 7 is on. After that you could resize/expand the partition Windows 8 is on so that you don't leave unused partitions behind.

You could also do all this with the Windows Partition Manager called Disk Management.There are plenty tutorials on the internet.

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  • Yes. They are installed on separate partitions. If i format the drive, I think I will have the entry in the boot menu. Also, my system is using the boot manager from windows 7. (The Black screen one). How to change that? Sorry. I really don't know how to search these problems, if they have answered already.
    – Vignesh Palani
    Jul 14, 2013 at 12:28
  • The easiest way to do it is with GParted tool. Just delete the partition Windows 7 is on, after that resize and expand the partition Windows 8 is on (you don't need to do this) so you don't leave free space behind. If after that there is a problem with booting to your Windows 8 because Windows 7 boot menu was deleted just put your Windows 8 recovery CD/DVD and boot in to it and than select repair. Windows 8 will do the work for you.
    – Devid
    Jul 14, 2013 at 21:57
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Before you do anything you should make sure that any important files are backed up.

As Devid said you put Gparted on a USB stick or CD/DVD and boot to it. Delete the Windows 7 partition and expand Windows 8 partition to fill the disk. Then reboot and remove the USB stick or CD/DVD. If the boot manager still shows the Windows 7, you should be able to remove it with the free version of EasyBCD.

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