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Merging partitions - rayne - 09-25-2009
With windows 7 just around the corner, I want to merge my main drive partitions without loosing data. My win xp partition is 20gig and I heard win 7 is 20 gig install.
So how do I do this, remember without loosing data...
Merging partitions - Cyberanson - 09-25-2009
This is possible with a program called Acronis Disc Director, a program you need to buy. PM me for 'more information'.
Merging partitions - Turkish - 09-25-2009
You don't need Acronis, thats a commercial solution to a problem that can be fixed for free.
Google 'Gparted Live', and then read the documentation. Its a live Linux distro dedicated to partitioning your drive, and its fully featured, and best of all free.
Burn the .ISO to a CD, and then boot. Make sure you have your boot priority set in your BIOS to check the CD/DVD/Blue-ray etc drive first though.
Merging partitions - rayne - 09-25-2009
Another question, does a custom install of win 7 wipe the drive or do you just need to reinstall things like firefox etc
Merging partitions - Cyberanson - 09-25-2009
Win7 kicks out the WinXP boot loader. If you want to install both, you will lose the ability to boot with Windows XP.
And it is the best way, if you save your data, format the drive and install a fresh copy of Windows afterwards.
Merging partitions - ed_philips38 - 09-25-2009
maybe this will help
http:/fehacker.com/5126781/how-to-dual-...ith-xp-or-vista
Merging partitions - rayne - 09-25-2009
Just tried to merge partitions with partition magic and it didnt work
Merging partitions - Exsiled_one - 09-25-2009
Gparted gets major ++++ from me. Its an awesome program to have.
Owning legit copy of win 7 (cough* cough* ) I suggest you do a full wipe and install win 7 fresh. you won't regret it.
also, get Opera 10, faster.;)
Merging partitions - rayne - 09-25-2009
dont like opera, ive been using firefox for years now
just gonna buy a new sata II 500gb HDD when i get win 7
Merging partitions - Exsiled_one - 09-25-2009
sure, works. I've been loyal FFox user for years, but lately, it's just not the same. Buying a new partition and dual booting the whole thing works as well.