Management of Partitions

[Wayne]

I have a physical drive with three active partitions. Via XP's Disk
Management, I see two other partitions that at one time were used in a Linux
environment. The partitions do not have drive assignment, i.e. E, F, G for
instance. They are noted as Healthy (Unknown Partition). Right clicking
notes "Delete Logical Drive" (only, all other options are grayed out). IF
deleted, are they gone forever-or- is there space added to Free Space?

Also . .

I have, C, D, and E. The two partitions noted above are beyond E. If they,
the above, can be added to Free Space (now 1.1 GB in size), I could format
them. If so, could I move stuff in E to the new partition, stuff in D to
what is now in E, and open up D to expand C? Better said, how do I add Free
Space to 'C'? Apps are in D and E. The 9.7 GB C is still crammed with
about 10% free space!

Wayne

 

[Brian A.]

See if this helps:
http://www.goodells.net/multiboot/notes.htm#06

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Suggested posting do's/don'ts:
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

 

[Lawrence J. Gardner]

Basically, if I understand your request, is that you want to:

1. Remove the Logical and All Extended partitions after E.
2. Move E: to the end of the now released free space.
3. Move D: to where E: used to be so that the free space is up against C:
4. Resize C: to include the free space.

Windows XP does not permit this. However, there are third-party products
that do.
I use System Commander (www.v-comm.com), others are PartitionMagic (I
believe Symantec product),
another Acronis True Image.

The cheapest and easiest I believe is System Commander. Any of them are a
good investment.

BTW: Consider creating a separate Swap partition depending on the size of
your new free space. Just leave some free space at the end of the drive
when moving everything around.

 

[Wayne]

Right Lawrence. Will give it a try.
Wayne

Basically, if I understand your request, is that you want to:

1. Remove the Logical and All Extended partitions after E.
2. Move E: to the end of the now released free space.
3. Move D: to where E: used to be so that the free space is up against C:
4. Resize C: to include the free space.

Windows XP does not permit this. However, there are third-party products
that do.
I use System Commander (www.v-comm.com), others are PartitionMagic (I
believe Symantec product),
another Acronis True Image.

The cheapest and easiest I believe is System Commander. Any of them are a
good investment.

BTW: Consider creating a separate Swap partition depending on the size of
your new free space. Just leave some free space at the end of the drive
when moving everything around.

 

[Wayne]

Had a copy of PM 8 - installed it. The "other" partitions at one time were
assigned to a Linux system and are currently identified by PM8 as such. .
While they are "seen" in the "picture" of partitions, they are not
accessible by the Move, Change Partition or any other PM 8 operation.

Ideas appreciated.

(Or maybe I should contact Symantec who acquired PM.)

Wayne

 

[Lawrence J. Gardner]

When you click on the 'Other', is Delete Partition available. If so, Delete
it, which will make in Unallocated and Free Space. Then you should be on
your way.

 

[Wayne]

Ok! Lawrence, the Deleting and Creat process worked fine. Also Merged two
partitions (ones that were 'retrieved'). Partition also has a Disk letter.

Problem/question now is: what do I do to make XP 'see' this partition? Make
it useful. PM-8 and Norton 'see' it.

Wayne G. Dengel

 

[Lawrence J. Gardner]

What is the drive letter assigned? Does Windows XP Disk Management see it?
As that letter?

If so, do you have TweakUI XP? If so, check to see if that Drive Letter is
turned off.

 

[Wayne G. Dengel]

Tweak solved the problem!

Thank You!

Wayne

What is the drive letter assigned? Does Windows XP Disk Management see
it?
As that letter?

If so, do you have TweakUI XP? If so, check to see if that Drive Letter
is turned off.