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PreInstalled Windows 7 - Remove a new XP Partition From Dual Boot
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Hello pittering, welcome to Seven Forums!
The best, easiest way to remove XP and all of its code (a format will not do this) is to do a partition-specific wipe (secure erase) to the XP I: drive using the free Partition Wizard Home version; install the Partition Wizard program to Windows 7 to run the wipe from there, there's no need to boot to PW; the first link is the program download and the second is a tutorial to show an outline of the wipe process at Option Three; just be sure to do the correct partition.
Partition Wizard Home Edition
Partition Wizard : Use the Bootable CD
Be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.
The best, easiest way to remove XP and all of its code (a format will not do this) is to do a partition-specific wipe (secure erase) to the XP I: drive using the free Partition Wizard Home version; install the Partition Wizard program to Windows 7 to run the wipe from there, there's no need to boot to PW; the first link is the program download and the second is a tutorial to show an outline of the wipe process at Option Three; just be sure to do the correct partition.
Partition Wizard Home Edition
Partition Wizard : Use the Bootable CD
Be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.
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Hi BFK.
A little add on.
You will need to delete XP in the boot menu. using EasyBCD.
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I'd just delete the XP logical partition in Disk Management, then delete the Free Space by clicking Delete Volume to change it to Unallocated Space.
As theog explains, if the Dual Boot remains you'll need to remove it on EasyBCD 2.0 Edit OS tab.
As theog explains, if the Dual Boot remains you'll need to remove it on EasyBCD 2.0 Edit OS tab.
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.Cire i3 3.07Ghz4gb?
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- Dell Inspiron 580
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Well since everyone wants to tell you to leave all the old Windows XP code there, just delete it.
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W 7 64-bit UltimateIntel Q9550 Yorkfield8GB Dominator 8500C5DATI : XFX 5870
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- * BFK Customs *
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- W 7 64-bit Ultimate
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- Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
- Motherboard
- ASUS P5Q Pro
- Memory
- 8GB Dominator 8500C5D
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI : XFX 5870
- Sound Card
- Realtek HD Audio 7-1
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080P & 1920x1200
- Hard Drives
- 1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
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- Corsair 620HX
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- Cooler Master RC-690
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- Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
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- Microsoft 500
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- Razer Diamondback 3G
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It doesn't matter. You have to delete it if you want unallocated (Primary) Space to extend C into, but if you want to create another partition there Disk Mgmt is going to construct it Logical anyway.
Free Space is what's left over when you delete a Logical partition, which is why it's green.
Free Space is what's left over when you delete a Logical partition, which is why it's green.