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re-partition :)

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quad_master
quad_master Original post #1
Jul 6, 2008 at 10:28 AM
I wanna re-partition my hdd by reallocating the space used by LINUX installation...nd without formatting the whole hdd :D
*www.scribd.com/doc/3832526/diskspace*www.scribd.com/doc/3832526/diskspace
in above pix u can c those 3 drives...highlighted by PINK LINE...i wanna convert them to logical drives with disk management of win xp:D

plz somebody help me...if possible give me step by step instruction:rolleyes:
quad_master
quad_master #2
Jul 8, 2008 at 12:18 PM
i found a way to solve it:D
delete those drives > create new drive using wizard
but my point is if i delete those drives then linux will be deleted from the system...the GRUB will also corrupted...then how can i get into windows after rebooting??? i mean how to fix the GRUB LOADER ??? i have redhat linux9 in my system
jebasingh85
jebasingh85 #3
Jul 8, 2008 at 4:53 PM
hi quad_master,
I think i can help u. GRUB must have installed itself onto the MBR or the 1st sector of ur Linux partition.

U have to create a DOS Boot floppy. U can do this from winxp. Boot into DOS using this disk and type at the prompt
>fdisk /mbr
this will rewrite your MBR
again type,
>fdisk
you'll enter the disk partitioning menu.
* Here set c: as the "active partition"
* Write the partition table to disk.
*Now Remove the floppy and reboot. You'll be able boot into Windows.

If ur pc does'nt boot keep your cool and forget about the whole Episode. Er... I mean to say that this whole operation is a bit dangerous and could make your system unbootable. So be careful and try this steps only if u can really follow it. OK.