Bazzite is a Fedora based Linux distribution designed for gaming and modern hardware but if you installed Bazzite alongside Windows in a dual boot setup, and have decided to remove it. The process is fairly simple, though there are some basic rules you need to follow in order to do it properly. So follow along as this guide shows you how to unisntall Bazzite from a Dual Boot System with Windows 11.

Takeaways:

  1. How do you uninstall Bazzite from a dual boot Windows system.
  2. Learn how to remove Bazzite from dual boot configurations.

Change the Boot Order in BIOS

Before removing any partitions, make sure Windows Boot Manager is set as the first boot option. Restart your computer and enter the BIOS or UEFI firmware settings. This process will be a little different on every PC so you will need to find the exact method for your particular system.

  • Find the boot order settings in your BIOS.
  • Move Windows Boot Manager to the top of the boot priority list.
  • Save your changes and exit the BIOS.
  • This will make sure your system boots directly into Windows after Bazzite is removed.

How to Uninstall Bazzite From a Dual Boot System Without Reinstalling Windows

Now Remove the Bazzite Partitions

Once you are back in Windows, you can begin removing the partitions used by Bazzite.

  • Right click the Start menu and select Disk Management. This tool allows you to view and manage your storage partitions.
  • However, Windows will not allow you to delete the Bazzite EFI partition from here. For that reason, you need to use a third party partition tool resize-c.com
  • Download the free version of the tool.
  • After downloading, extract the archive and launch the portable 64 bit version.

If you followed a typical Bazzite dual boot setup, you should see several Linux related partitions. These usually include:

  • A 300 MB EFI partition
  • A 1 GB ext4 partition
  • A larger Btrfs partition used for the main Bazzite system

In some tools, the ext4 partition may appear as ext3. This is normal and does not affect the process.

IMPORTANT: Don't accidentally remove any of the Windows drives.

  • Select the three partitions associated with Bazzite and remove them. Be very careful not to delete your Windows partitions, especially the C drive.
  • After selecting the correct partitions, click Apply Changes to confirm the operation.
  • Once the process finishes, you can close the partition tool.

Uninstall Bazzite From a Dual Boot System Without Reinstalling Windows guide

Adjust the Windows Partition

After removing the Bazzite partitions, you will see unallocated space on the drive.

  • Return to Disk Management in Windows.
  • Right click your main Windows partition, usually the C drive, and choose Extend Volume. Follow the wizard to expand the partition and use the remaining disk space.
  • Once completed, Windows will again occupy the full drive.

How to Uninstall Bazzite From a Dual Boot System Without Reinstalling Windows 11

Remove the Bazzite Boot Entry (Optional)

There may still be a boot entry for Fedora or Bazzite in your BIOS.

  • Restart your computer and enter the BIOS again.
  • Locate the boot entries list. You may see an entry named Fedora or Bazzite. Remove this entry if your BIOS allows it.
  • Keep in mind that every BIOS interface is different. If you cannot find this option, check your motherboard or laptop documentation.
  • This step is optional because Windows Boot Manager is already set as the primary boot option.

Note: Again this step will vary based on your hardware and what your BIOS UEFI looks like.