Re: [SLE] Dell/Compaq Hidden Partitions

From: Donald D Henson (wepin_at_wepin.com)
Date: 10/03/04

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    Deleting the non-standard partition was one of the first things I tried.
    How did you delete it?

    Allen K wrote:

    >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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