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Just leave the partition order as it is now, it's a good setup. Your system will work better.
Your problem is not the partition order it's that you need to backup all your partitions in case you have something like this happen again.
It's not going to help you.
Better to use a backup image program as mentioned, like Macrium Reflect.
Good decision, external HD is a good choice for back ups, large capacity and will keep your information and OS safe if your internal HD has a problem.
Justi, you should try to get an external HD for backup storage.
With a Backup and restore program you can re-store your entire HD (depending on it's size) in 30 min to 1 hour max.
Get a good sized external HD if you can, it will save you a lot of work and grief.
I think your going to have some problems if you are going to try to install XP after you already have Win7 installed. The 'Older' (XP) OS should be installed first.
Thank you for your serious reply,dave 76.
I wanted to install xp first but the cd-rom is not with me right now.
Another good point.
See Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP
Yes if you install Windows XP after 7 you need to repair the boot sector with something like EasyBCD or the command-line tools on the DVD. If you were to install XP first you (usually) won't have that problem.
7 needs to install to the "C" partition I think... wants to be the MASTER of it's own destiny.......
Drive letter doesn't really have anything to do with it. Some people have Windows 7 on D: drive for example. Although it's a bit annoying when that happens. I always like to have Windows on C:
No, you can install Windows on first, second, third, fourth, fifth partition, etc.