remove xp and leave w7

[j3rk0]

this is first time I have a dual boot component and currently i do not want to experiment.
I have installed XP on the active partition and Win7 on the primary and i have two more, too.
how to remove xp now and its partition share to the other 2 partitions? Will win7 partition automatically become the active partition or i have to
adjust it by myself?
thanks

 

[sup3rsprt]

you need to use the bcdboot command-line utility in Windows7 to create the boot files on the Windows 7 partition. Then set that partition as "active" so that the system will boot from it.

 

[j3rk0]

I type in start menu bcdboot and try to open, but it's disappear. Do I something wrong?
Can you please explain me how to do this?

 

[TheSchaft]

Type in "cmd" (no quotes). This will get you a small box. Then type in "bcdboot" and away you go.

NOTE: You may have to run it as an administrator. If this is the case, go to "All Programs", "Accessories", "Command Prompt", right click, select "Run as Administrator" to get the command box.

I'd also recommend looking at the excellent tutorial on using BCDEDIT
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2676-bcdedit-how-use.html

 

[j3rk0]

I did it. I format the partitions of XP and now I wont to give this free space to partition from w7 and data. But it doesn't allow me to chose extend volume. What should I do now?
thanks for your help

edit: can anybody confirm a software thats works on W7 x64, maybe Acronis Disk Directory?

 

[sup3rsprt]

you must delete (not format) the partition that XP was on using disk management, and then you can extend the size of the Win7 partition

if you would like to attach a screenshot of Disk Management, it might help us help you.

 

[sup3rsprt]

edit: can anybody confirm a software thats works on W7 x64, maybe Acronis Disk Directory?

I don't remember trying it. But you can download the trial version and see. It will probably work in 64-bit. If it doesn't, make the bootable USB device and it will run under its own power.

 

[SIW2]

I don't believe Disk Director works successfully on 7 .

You could try this - it's free:

Partition Wizard is a Windows based FREE Partition Manager. It works as partition magic and supports Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008 server and Windows 7. FREE for Home and Business user.

 

[sup3rsprt]

That's all good.

Just so you know, Acronis comes with its own bootable environment so it will work independent of what operating system is installed on the computer.

Edit - Oh wait, it probably does need to be installed first in order to create the boot media. My goof!

 

[j3rk0]

i found this post -> link i need to found something alse. do you have any suggestions?

 

[SIW2]

I am afraid there are lots of posts about Acronis Disk Director similar to that.

If you bother to read my earlier post on this thread - you will see I have suggested something there.

My own preference is for the Paragon PM Pro - but the free Partition Wizard I linked to earlier seems to work well enough - and also has a bootable disc.

 

[j3rk0]

I've read your post and I'm just tryin to fix that. It allows me to extend the data partition, but not the win7 one. I'm gonna get paragon pm pro now and I'll see what can i do.

 

[SIW2]

Hold on - the PM pro trial is just a demo - it won't let you do much.

How do you mean Partition Wizard won't let you extend your 7 partition?

Post a screenshot of the Disk Management window, like this :



(To get a nice clear view of the window, click the View Tab>Customize>Untick Console Tree and Action Pane)

 

[SIW2]

Was xp the first partition?

Do you now have Unallocated space on the LEFT of the 7 partition?

In this shot - the Unallocated space is the grey bit on the left.



Drag the edge of the partition to the left to incorporate that space - click OK , click Apply.

It may take a while - all the data on the existing partition will be moved to the left.

When extending the System or Boot partition to the left - you are better using the boot disc.

You will alter the partition offset by doing that and will need to correct the bcd entries as a result.

Startup repair on the 7 dvd will do that for you.

 

[j3rk0]

i'm downloading now paragon partition manager v10, not demo, server edition.
the first partition was xp. i try to extend the data partition and because it was in use, I have to reboot. In reboot it shows up and just skiped to win7 and nothing was done.

edit: link fixed

 

[SIW2]

I can't see the screenshot - please attach it to the post:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-how-post-screenshot-seven-forums.html

 

[j3rk0]

 

[SIW2]

Is it your Data partition you wish to increase in size?

To add the Unallocated space to your data partition with Paragon:

Rt click where it says Extended Partition and select Move/Resize.



In the new window, drag the edge of the Extended Partition to the LEFT to incorporate the Unallocated space.



Click Yes. Click Apply. It may take a while with all that data. Better let it do it's thing without interruption.

 

[j3rk0]

i did it with parition wizard boot cd. at first i merged unaloocated partition with data and i added healthy partition to the win7 one. these two partitions are one next to another,one part of the free space from data i just added to win 7 partition. thx for your help. i haven't even used paragon. thanks all for you help

 

[SIW2]

OK - good - glad you sorted it out.