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    How to delete hidden partition on Thinkpad.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MYK, Apr 16, 2007.

  1. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    I would like to delete the "hidden" recovery partition on my thinkpad, I would install a fresh copy of XP or maybe Vista. I just want to delete the recovery partition to fully benefit from the hd capacity.

    Edit: Sorry mods, wrong section. Kindly move it.
     
    MYK, Apr 16, 2007
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    chinch123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    nothing easier than this, although i know only for winxp, you just have to boot from your winxp install cd, in the setup youll be able to delete and create partitions as you like.

    i did the same with my R60 9461-DXG and can only recommend it. my system now runs much smoother and faster as out of stock, as it is delivered full of stuff taking system ressources away and i really dont need. just dont forget to first download all the drivers you need from lenovo.com
     
    chinch123, Apr 16, 2007
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    mujtaba ZzzZzz Super Moderator

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    You can use any partition manager.You can do the deletion from either XP or Live Linux distro (if your system stopped booting after you did this, boot the Windows XP CD and go to the recovery console, type "fixmbr")
     
    mujtaba, Apr 16, 2007
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  4. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    I once installed Vista and chose "one partition". It's still there though. Can anyone recommend a good free partition software?
     
    MYK, Apr 16, 2007
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  5. chinch123

    chinch123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    partition magic, although dont know if its free
     
    chinch123, Apr 16, 2007
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  6. Showbiz

    Showbiz Notebook Guru

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    I use gdisk.exe, but you have to have a copy of Symantec Ghost. Delpart.exe is free.
     
    Showbiz, Apr 16, 2007
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  7. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    OK, let me rephrase the question. What is a good, free, easy partition managing software?
     
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    Delpart.exe is a free dos based utility and easy. Just create a bootable CD with that exe on there.
     
    Showbiz, Apr 16, 2007
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    Showbiz Notebook Guru

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    Actually on the ThinkPad, there is an uninstall utility you can use inside Windows to delete that recovery partition.
     
    Showbiz, Apr 16, 2007
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    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    Tried that, it doesn't delete it.
     
    MYK, Apr 16, 2007
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    Showbiz Notebook Guru

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    Okay, go with delpart. You will be able to see and delete all partitions.
     
    Showbiz, Apr 16, 2007
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  12. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    I downloaded delpart, burned it on a cd and tried to boot from the cd. I re arranged the boot sequence from the bios and it tries to boot from cd and then goes back to windows :(
     
    MYK, Apr 16, 2007
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  13. ken.chang

    ken.chang Notebook Guru

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    Try the Gparted. Freeware. It worked like a charm for my R60.
     
    ken.chang, Apr 17, 2007
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    WackyT Notebook Deity

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    jimc Notebook Consultant

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    I used diskpart.exe. it's included with Windows, but not the easiest to use.
    for my new ThinkPad, I used something like
     
    jimc, Apr 17, 2007
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