How do I find and remove a hidden partition?

[kolby33 0]

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

[jmmijo 1]

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

[AndyFair 0]

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