Unpartitioning query

[Timax45]

I have a 30gb HD partitioned into roughly 3 equal parts C, D and E drives.
Is there a method that I can use that will bring all of the partitioned
space on all partitions back to just the single C drive without having to
reinstall windows or using an expensive partitioning software?

TIA

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

The only way you can create, delete, resize or merge existing partitions,
and not harm your existing Windows XP installation, is to purchase and use
a third-party partitioning program such as Partition Magic 8.0
http://www.powerquest.com/partitionmagic/

Otherwise, you'll need to perform a "Clean Install" of Windows XP.

Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I have a 30gb HD partitioned into roughly 3 equal parts C, D and E drives.
| Is there a method that I can use that will bring all of the partitioned
| space on all partitions back to just the single C drive without having to
| reinstall windows or using an expensive partitioning software?
|
| TIA

 

[Ron Martell]

I have a 30gb HD partitioned into roughly 3 equal parts C, D and E drives.
Is there a method that I can use that will bring all of the partitioned
space on all partitions back to just the single C drive without having to
reinstall windows or using an expensive partitioning software?

You will need to use a partitioning program. If the cost of Partition
Magic is too much for you then take a look at BootItNG from
www.bootitng.com which is less costly but also is not quite as user
friendly as P.M. Also BootItNG has a fully functioning 30 day free
trial period.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."

 

[Timax45]

Thx Guys

You will need to use a partitioning program. If the cost of Partition
Magic is too much for you then take a look at BootItNG from
www.bootitng.com which is less costly but also is not quite as user
friendly as P.M. Also BootItNG has a fully functioning 30 day free
trial period.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."