[SOLVED] How to restore XP partitions after removing Linux from dual boot?

lupgaru · 12-31-2009, 07:00 AM

I have removed Linux before in a dual boot to try something new in both XP and Vista. The problem I have is that in Vista after deleting the Linux partitions I can re size the drive back to original. In XP I have unallocated space that I can't re size back into C drive. Anyone know how to do this?

SOLVED!!! Thanks for all the help.

affinity · 12-31-2009, 07:14 AM

If I remember correctly XP does not support resizing a drive, you can however use the disk manager to create a new partition out of the unallocated space and use it for storage or to manually select that location as a place to install programs. If you really want it to be merged with the existing XP install you could use a third party program like parted.

AlucardZero · 12-31-2009, 07:16 AM

gparted can do it

ALWAYS HAVE A WORKING BACKUP

ongte · 12-31-2009, 07:20 AM

Yup, boot the Ubuntu LiveCD and use gparted. It's called Partition Editor in the System menu.

pixellany · 12-31-2009, 08:31 AM

Also a good idea to keep a GParted Live CD handy.....