How do I find and remove a hidden partition?

#1 kolby33

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Posted 16 November 2004 - 06:42 PM

I am trying to install Go-Back (Now from Symantec) on a recently reformated hard drive. I get an error message and install exits. The Symantec data base address this error exactly and states the install will not complete due to a "hidden partition" at the start of the hard drive. It should be deleted or moved to the end of the HD. How do I find it and remove or move it? The drive itself is formated as one partition, drive C:

Thanks,

Dave

#2 jmmijo

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Posted 16 November 2004 - 06:47 PM

You can use fdisk to find any non-DOS partitions and delete these or you can use Partition Magic to do the same thing. I prefer PM just because of it's GUI interface and it gives you a lot more options then fdisk does.

The fdisk app will be on any Win 98/ME startup/emergency boot disk you've created

#3 AndyFair

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Posted 17 November 2004 - 01:55 PM

Bear in mind though, that some PC manufacturers (Compaq especially) use this hidden partition for system use, and deleting this partition may make your PC FUBAR...caveat emptor!

Rgds
AndyF