remove one side of a dual boot hard drive

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  1. easypace
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       New #11

    Thanks


    I downloaded the wizard software and it did the trick. Thanks much.

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  3. easypace
    Posts : 16
    windows 7, 64 bit
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       New #12

    Problem solved. I downloaded some partitoning software and was able to clean and move the partition to
    maximize my main operating system.Thanks for all you help.

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  4. gregrocker
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    I was waiting for the Disk Management screen shot requested to advise you better. You most likely could have used Disk Mgmt to delete the unwanted OS and extend the one you're keeping.
    Partition or Volume - Delete
    Partition or Volume - Extend
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