Windows 7 on (C:), Windows XP on (D:). How do i get rid of the D partition?

[Joaco_Leon]

Hi everyone!

I have a 1TB HDD split into 2 partitions, C having Windows 7 in it and D having Windows XP in it. I just want to format the D partition and claim those GB back but it wont let me.

Also, i will be formatting the whole drive after i back up my files and installing Windows 7 again. Will backing up my files now and formatting the whole driver be easier? Is it possible to do that in a drive with two OS in it?

Ive been searching for a solution everywhere but i couldnt find an straight answer.

Thanks!

 

[Math Geek]

would probably be easier to back-up everything and then do a total format. would save the steps of removing the d: partition simply to format the c; down the road anyway.

i assume by "but it wont let me" you mean that in disk management the d: drive has the option to remove it greyed out??

if not, how are you trying to remove the d:?? there are ways to get around the greyed out option to delete if i know for sure what the issue is. a screencap of your disk management screen would be rather helpful to determine how it is set-up

 

[Joaco_Leon]

i assume by "but it wont let me" you mean that in disk management the d: drive has the option to remove it greyed out??

Exactly. I didnt bother uploading a pic because everything is in spanish but here it is anyway. Thanks!

http://i.imgur.com/3FINg0A.png

 

[Math Geek]

this is what i used to solve the same problem i had. https://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html

deleted the partition i wanted an merged the space in no problem. backing up is always a good idea anyway just in case. but this has worked numerous times for me to get around the disk management limitation

 

[Joaco_Leon]

this is what i used to solve the same problem i had. https://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html

deleted the partition i wanted an merged the space in no problem. backing up is always a good idea anyway just in case. but this has worked numerous times for me to get around the disk management limitation

Ok. Now im in trouble. When i turn on the computer it says 'Bootmgr is missing'.

Could it be because i made the D partition inactive? How can i fix it?

 

[SuperSoph_WD]

Hello there, @Joaco_Leon!

If you get the error 'Bootmgr is missing' after formatting your Windows XP partition, I'd suggest you try fixing it through the System Recovery Options in the Windows 7 Installation media. You just need to go and click on Startup Repair. If that doesn't help, you can rebuild the boot manager through the Command Prompt in the Recovery options as well.
Here's a detailed tutorial that can shed some light on the procedure.

Best of luck! Hope it helps!
SuperSoph_WD

 

[Math Geek]

thanks soph for help. must have happened after i went to bed last night.


this is exactly what i was going to suggest as well. start-up repair should set the boot manager right again. usually works when it gets deleted like this.

 

[Joaco_Leon]

Hello there, @Joaco_Leon!

If you get the error 'Bootmgr is missing' after formatting your Windows XP partition, I'd suggest you try fixing it through the System Recovery Options in the Windows 7 Installation media. You just need to go and click on Startup Repair. If that doesn't help, you can rebuild the boot manager through the Command Prompt in the Recovery options as well.
Here's a detailed tutorial that can shed some light on the procedure.

Best of luck! Hope it helps!
SuperSoph_WD

thanks soph for help. must have happened after i went to bed last night.


this is exactly what i was going to suggest as well. start-up repair should set the boot manager right again. usually works when it gets deleted like this.

Yes. That was it. I didnt actually delete the XP partition, i was following a guide and set it as inactive and forgot about it. When i turned it on the next day it wasnt booting. I fixed it by running the W7 installer then activating the XP partition back through the command prompt.

Thanks guys. Now im going to wipe the whole drive clean, then installing Windows 7 again. Wish me luck.