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If I merge 2 partitions in to one "C" drive, will the result be bootable?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by burris, 2009/12/12.

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    burris

    burris Inactive Thread Starter

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    Without regard as to whether this is a sound practice or not, I need the answer to one question about merging.

    I have a notebook that comes with XP divided into 2 partitions C-D. One ostensibly for the OS the other for files. Since I regularly clone to a USB HDD for backup, I feel safe doing this. I have 4 PCs and have yet to encounter a problem restoring with this method. My desktops all have a backup HDD built in.
    My question is if I merge the 2 partitions in to one C drive, will the result be bootable?

    Thanks in advance.
     
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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Should be no problem, but ensure that you have appropriate backups first. You will appreciate that you will need third party software to merge.
     
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    burris

    burris Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks for your reply..

    I have all the necessary tools for partitioning and have a full cloned backup on a USB HDD.
    This is my first foray into a netbook and wanted to be sure there is water in the pool before diving in..
     
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