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    Help- hard drive issue

    Discussion in 'HP' started by HP Fan, Nov 16, 2006.

  1. HP Fan

    HP Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    how can i remove the "hp recovery D:" so i can get that 10 gigs back in the C: drive.?? :confused:

    and once i backed up the SWsetup folder, can i delete that folder? :confused:
     
    HP Fan, Nov 16, 2006
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Once that folder is backed up, SwSetup can be safely deleted.

    But first, go to Start->Programs->Look for an option for HP Recovery Manager->Make Backup CD/DVDs. Make sure you make the backup discs, and then in that same directory in the start menu choose the option to remove the recovery partition.
     
    Greg, Nov 17, 2006
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    If you want to merge the recovery partition into the main C:, then you'll have to use a partition manager like Partition magic or GParted live CD. If you just want to delete the data & recover the space then follow nights instructions.
     
    miner, Nov 17, 2006
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