Re: Getting rid of dual boot setup?

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From: Rod Stultz (stultzhome_at_rogers.com)
Date: 12/17/04 

Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 11:26:34 -0400

Michael Stevens wrote:
> Rod Stultz wrote:
>
>>I have Win ME on C: WinXP Pro on D: and data files on E: (all
>>partitions on the same drive). I would like to get rid of Win ME now
>>as I don't need it anymore (for older program compatibility). Is
>>there any way to remove ME and still keep XP working without having
>>to reinstall XP?
>>TIA
>>
>>Rod
>
>
> Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
> if using the web based newsgroup.
> Remove a dual boot.
> http://michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#Remove

Thanks, this should work for me. The only question I have after this is
can I move the contents of D: (my XP partition) to C: (now Win ME
partition) or do I have to leave XP on D: and use the empty C: partition
for data.

I really want to get XP on to the C: partition if possible!

Rod

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