> > A better, but more expensive way is to use a native windoze app like Partition > > Magic, but unfortunately, that neither Open Source, nor free. > > Sadly I have to agree. Partition Magic is one of the most useful pieces > of software I've ever come across. Unfortunately it is far from free. > > Best, Darren I had the same problem(s) and solved it all perfectly and easily with Partition Magic. The normal price in the UK is £49.95 but I got a perfectly legal disk off Amazon.co.uk for £19.95. Original new disk, no box, no docs, but it works a treat. (no, I'm not the one selling them...) HTH, bob
