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Formatting Vista partition after installing Seven
Hi all,
I know there are many threads revolving around this subject, but I couldn't find answer to my problem.
I have 4 partitions in the only disk I have. Please find the snapshot attached. I have also attached a disk info which I got using windows diskpart tool. I had formatted a previous data partition (partition 3, volume 2) to install windows 7 in it using a DVD. Now that I'm happy with 7, I want to format the Vista partition (partition 2, volume 1) and use the space, and if possible, combine it with the last partition (partition 4, volume 3). I also want to keep in mind that I don't want to delete the recovery partition (partition 1, volume 4) because I have not been able to make recovery disks due to some issues (which I have not been able to resolve). BTW I would also like you to help me on this thread regarding MBR issues in Disk2Disk recovery (probably happened while installing 7). Also, I have backed up data from Vista drive to 7 drive and I don't have any external medium to backup my data to. But if extremely necessary, I can arrange one. So I would prefer not to clean install everything. I really need some very good tips on this one. Thanks!