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Removing One Os from dual Os options

Nov 23, 2009 12:31AM PST

I an running Xp and windows 7 side by side..But i want to remove Xp from my hard drive..Both of the Os are on different partitions (XP on "C:" Drive and 7 on "D:" Drive)
Could you please help me in removing the Xp from my laptop..
Addition information:
1.I cannot use my cd boot-up becuz it not working.
2.I cannot use USB boot-up cuz my BIOS is locked with a password due to a recent virus attack.

I am running a lenovo laptop with 2gb ram and 160 gb hard disk...

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Bad postition to be in.
Nov 23, 2009 12:36AM PST

But as you suspect you can't do what you want. Let's not duplicate the old discussions why and move to what works.

Fix the CD and BIOS issues before they lock you out of this laptop.
Bob

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Sumthing can be done
Nov 23, 2009 12:54AM PST

M kinda sure that sumthing can be done...Isn't der sum way that i can unlock my "C:" drive and then format it cuz wen i go 2 format it all it says is access denied......Any way???????

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NO.
Nov 23, 2009 1:04AM PST

Any move except to correct the BIOS and non-booting drive would be bad advice. We all know that to move windows about like this results in a failed Windows boot which brings us back to booting the CD/DVD to repair that.

Of course there will be someone that will give you the advice you want to hear and remove any use you have of this machine in the process.
Bob

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Thanx
Nov 23, 2009 1:29AM PST

Thanx man for ur advice..maybe i'll just get my cd/dvd drive repaired if nothing else.....thanx anywaiz

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Do not uninstall Windows XP
Nov 23, 2009 6:16AM PST