Partition Delete Error

[ITT TECH 2012]

I had fedora12 dual booted on my laptop, I needed to erase the partition and re install Linux, so I deleted the partition data, but when I tried to delete the partition itself. An error popped up saying it cannot be deleted not enough memory. How come I can't delete this partition.

 

[Devux]

Where are you trying to delete this partition from? Windows disk management or an install disc?

 

[ITT TECH 2012]

Windows Disk Management

 

[Devux]

You should be able to just right click on the partition and choose delete, not sure if you are doing this from a Windows XP or 7 machine, but it will be the same regardless. Once the partition is deleted you will have a large unallocated space, where you can create a new partition and install your operating system, from the install disc.

 

[ITT TECH 2012]

Windows7 home premium 64 bit. But yeah I already erased the data in the partition. But when I try to delete the actual partition. It says it can't be deleted not enough memory.

 

[gregrocker]

You can delete it using the Installation DVD Custom>Drive options, free Partition Wizard, or use Diskpart "Force Delete Override" command from Elevated Command Prompt:
DiskPart Command-Line Options