Re: [SLE] Dell/Compaq Hidden Partitions

From: Allen K (gorebofh_at_comcast.net)
Date: 10/02/04

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Date: 02 Oct 2004 17:28:34 -0400

    Most of the time it's for when you reinstall Windows. My Compaq and my
    Dell have one....Heh, HAD one. On my Dell Laptop, I deleted it,
    renstalled XP, and installed Linux to dual boot. On my Compaq Presario,
    GONE, deleted it, and installed Slackware Linux. I tested to see if
    Windows would still install if needed and it does.

    If you want you can delete it, you'll of course have to reofrmat to
    reinstall Windows like you would anyway, to me they are a waste of
    space.

    On Sat, 2004-10-02 at 16:50, Donald D Henson wrote:
    > I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this but I don't seem to
    > be able to get a clear answer from the other lists I have tried, lists
    > to remain nameless.
    >
    > I want to repartition a hard drive to make room for Linux partitions in
    > a dual-boot configuration. I tried using Partition Magic but it reports
    > a non-standard partition and exits without making any changes. I have
    > discovered that both Dell and Compaq create non-standard hidden
    > partitions on their hard drives, the reason apparently open to debate.
    > Does anyone know how to get around this non-standard partition? I'd
    > appreciate any assistance here.
    >
    > --
    > Donald D. Henson, Managing Director
    > West El Paso Information Network
    > The "Non-Initiation of Force Principle" Rules 

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