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Windows 7, Delete/merge Partition.

bluedove
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I recently upgraded my 80GB laptop from XP to 7, the hard drive is partitioned into 2 C and D drive.

I have added an external 1TB hard drive where i back up and wanted to delete or merge the C and D harddrive partition on my laptop to create more space.

Any ideas on a safe and easy way to do this please.
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  • Linbox
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  • free4440273
    free4440273 Posts: 38,438 Forumite
    there are free tools available but this can be done too with Windows Disk Management -- if it's data only residing on D drive then might be wise to backup first.
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  • bluedove
    bluedove Posts: 233 Forumite
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    there are free tools available but this can be done too with Windows Disk Management -- if it's data only residing on D drive then might be wise to backup first.

    How can i use disk management please?
    Though the vision may not be the true future of man but it can't be completely beyond his control.
  • spud17
    spud17 Posts: 4,451 Forumite
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    Control Panel/Administrative tools/Computer management, then disk management on LHS.
    Move along, nothing to see.
  • Naf
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    PERSONALLY, I wouldn't mess with merging partitions using Windows, or while using a Windows system. By all means erase (and format if you like) the separate partition (D:), but I'd continue using it as a separate space. TBH it's not a bad way to setup your machine anyway: somewhat better protection for your data when the OS goes south.
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  • bluedove
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    I wouldn't mess with merging partitions using Windows, or while using a Windows system.

    Can i ask your reason for this please?
    The two drives are split into 2 equal sizes and i now have about 4GB of space left on C drive hence why i want to merge both to create more space.
    Though the vision may not be the true future of man but it can't be completely beyond his control.
  • Naf
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    bluedove wrote: »
    Can i ask your reason for this please?
    The two drives are split into 2 equal sizes and i now have about 4GB of space left on C drive hence why i want to merge both to create more space.

    My experience has been that when attempting it Windows doesn't like to correct its record of the partitions correctly. I lost all data on both partitions and ended up reinstalling my entire system. And not just once. If one is empty when you start it might work more cleanly.
    Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
    - Mark Twain
    Arguing with idiots is like playing chess with a pigeon: no matter how good you are at chess, its just going to knock over the pieces and strut around like its victorious.
  • bluedove
    bluedove Posts: 233 Forumite
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    Just backed up on my external HD and merged the C and D drives via disk management, done a restart and laptop is working ok.

    Thanks all for your help.
    Though the vision may not be the true future of man but it can't be completely beyond his control.
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