Need to partition preloaded hard drive

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Just bought new PC with preloaded software. Want to partition drive and reinstall preloaded software to smaller OS drive. XP will only let me create 1 partition and limits it to 7 Gb. Is there any way I can reformat and set up multiple partitions to my preference and then use Recovery CD to reload software?
 
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Carey Frisch [MVP]

The OEM "Recovery CD" will only permit you to restore your drive
to the original factory configuration. You'll need to purchase a conventional
version of Windows XP to accomplish your customization goal.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Just bought new PC with preloaded software. Want to partition drive and reinstall preloaded software to
smaller OS drive. XP will only let me create 1 partition and limits it to 7 Gb. Is there any way I can
reformat and set up multiple partitions to my preference and then use Recovery CD to reload software?
 

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