This is correct but be careful because you will delete all the files etc on the partition too.
Another way to get to it is right click on My Computer and click Manage. Then continue as above.
Third party software could also be used to remove/edit hard drive partitions.
To remove a partition on a slave hard drive you can go into the BIOS. You should look up a guide if you plan to do this.
There are several tutorials on YouTube which will show you exactly how to remove a partition. Removing a hard drive partition on Windows Vista will create an empty space that you can use to install a new partition. Be aware that it will also delete all data that is on the partition.
The system partition(a partition where the operating system is installed) is the active partition of the Hard Drive
By default C: is the active partition of the hard disk drive
I assume you have Linux and another operating system on your hard drive. If so you have to re-partition your hard drive and leave only the operating system you want on it. There are some good programs out there to do just that such as Partition Majic from Norton.
system partition
System partition
Use any of the partition utilities listed on the Wikipedia article (see related links).
my computer--->manage->computer management ---->select drive drive and right click delete partition
The ability to partition hard drives can provide a range of benefits. But removing a hard drive partition can be difficult if you don't know what you are doing. With a few simple steps, this article will show you how easy it is to remove a hard drive partition without losing information or potentially damaging your drive or OS installation.
There are many ways, but the easiest is to use a Windows 7 installation disk to delete the partition.
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