How To Delete A Partition In XP

Microsoft Windows offers the capability, so you should know how to delete a partition in XP. A partition may serve as separate storage space. A partition may also house a Recovery Console, mimicking the actions of an XP installation disc. Creating a partition to serve these functions is rather involved; however, Windows has made the process to delete a partition very easy.

To delete a partition in XP, you will need:

• Windows XP operating system

1. Once the partition is deleted in XP, all data is wiped clean. Before you delete a partition, ensure all data is saved. Save the data to a partition that will not be deleted or to a flash drive.
2. In XP, a partition is deleted using  the "Computer Management" console. To locate the console click the "Start" button, then click on "Control Panel." Select "Administrative Tools," and then click on "Computer Management."
3. Locate and click "Disk Management" on the left under "Storage." The center will display partitions created on the XP operating system. Find the partition of choice, and right-click it. On the pop-up menu select the option to delete, labeled as " Delete Partition" or "Delete Logical Drive.
4. An alternative method you can use to delete a partition in Windows XP is to use a Windows XP Setup Disk. For additional details, please check with Microsoft customer service.

Keep in mind: after you delete a partition or logical drive, it cannot be recovered in the state it once was. However, a new partition can be recreated in that same space.