Re: Remove XPH from disk?

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In message <OLRElwhWFHA.612@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes 
The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive.  Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to delete all existing partitions:

1.    Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".

      ===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
      ===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the existing
Windows partitions and you're done!

That is how I eventually deleted C: but I was left with 3 lots of unallocated space. How do I get them back into _1_ unallocated block? 
Alternative:

Download the free thirty day trial version of DriveScrubber
and use it.

DriveScrubber
http://www.iolo.com/ds/index.cfm

I'll have a look at that.
Thanks Carey.
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gillie

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