Re: Dell MBR backup

Your point is correct, of course. I believe the OP would know to erase the Dell partition first, before merging the empty space into the C: drive.

In any case, it's a moot point, since the OP is determined to do things like Frank Sinatra. ("I did it ...my way.")

Daddy

Timothy Daniels wrote:
"Daddy" wrote:
I think you should quit now. If the partition in question contains Dell's diagnostics - they're available separately. Besides which, they suck. If the partition in question contains the factory image - call Dell, sell them a heartbreaking sob story and they'll likely give or sell you a set of recovery disks. Meanwhile, merge the hidden partition into C: (with the likes of Partition Magic) and enjoy the extra disk space.

Daddy

If the OP's laptop is like my XPS-M1330, the diagnostice and
recovery partitions are below (ahead) of the C: partitions, so a merge
would put the new space *under* the current OS. How accessible
that space would be and how that would affect addressing within the
partition, I don't know, but it sounds dangerous.

*TimDaniels*


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