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    Retrieve space on HDD

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

  1. clip

    clip Notebook Consultant

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    Can I just copy the recovery file on D:\ to another external HDD, and save that 11GB space?
     
    clip, Nov 16, 2006
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    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    If you burn the Recovery Disks FIRST, you can just all together format or delete the partition after the disks are done.
     
    JM, Nov 16, 2006
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    How do u delete it??
     
    HP Fan, Nov 16, 2006
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    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    You'll need a program that can manage partitions. Not sure on which is the best, though, since I just use the formatted D on my system as a separate drive, of sorts. I'm sure someone here can recommend a partition program.

    Windows itself can't delete partitions unless you're installing/reformatting from an OEM disk.
     
    JM, Nov 17, 2006
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As has been mentioned as long as you have burnt the recovery discs, the recovery partition can be safely deleted. If you dont want to merge the partition with C: then you can just right click on the drive and select format. If you want to delete & then merge it with the main Windows partition then you'll need a partition manager.
     
    miner, Nov 17, 2006
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