Re: How to remove linux partition

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On 03/27/2010 11:58 PM, Patrick O'Callaghan wrote:
> On Sat, 2010-03-27 at 18:38 +0300, Hiisi wrote:
>   
>> 2010/3/27 Sam Sharpe <lists.redhat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
>>     
>>> On 27 March 2010 14:17, RAMAKISHOREBABU KOPPULA
>>> <rkbabu.koppula@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>       
>>>> I have installed Windows XP in one partition and then I have installed
>>>> Fedora11 in another partition. Now I need to remove Linux partition and add
>>>> that disk space to windows partition. How to do this?
>>>>         
>>> Ask on a Windows Mailing List.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Sam
>>>       
>> Nice tip! It would be even better to provide him a useful link.
>> Something like this:
>> http://www.vanwensveen.nl/rants/microsoft/IhateMS.html
>>     
> Yes, like that's really going to help. The OP says he needs to expand
> his WinXP partition. He didn't say why he needs to, or that he's giving
> up on Linux, or that he thinks Windows is better. This kind of brush-off
> does the free software community no favours.
>
> To the OP: I believe Windows has a "resize partition" function under the
> Accessories/System menu. I'm not sure if it's present on XP or if it
> will do what you want, but it's a place to start. Otherwise, you can
> certainly use gparted to do this.
>
>   
I've not had to mess with Windows partitions much...but I don't recall
the Linux tools being much good at fiddling with NTFS.

It would be my suggestion to get a copy of "Partition Magic".  Its a
good Windows utility that can be had for a "good price" if you know
where to look.



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