My laptop (Dell Inspiron 6400) is 2 years old and becoming slower and less stable. So I think a clean install of Windows XP should improve things.
The HD came with a 'hidden' partition with Windows XP on it. Since owning the laptop I have also partitioned the C drive to make a C drive for the OS and software only and a D drive for all my files.
Dell say reinstalling XP from the partition will restore the laptop to its as-delivered status.
But I'd like to know whether this will automatically merge the C and D drive before installing XP, or as I hope, just recognise the C drive and install XP there?
Does anyone know?
I have RTFM but it's not very clear, to me at least.
Thanks.
The HD came with a 'hidden' partition with Windows XP on it. Since owning the laptop I have also partitioned the C drive to make a C drive for the OS and software only and a D drive for all my files.
Dell say reinstalling XP from the partition will restore the laptop to its as-delivered status.
But I'd like to know whether this will automatically merge the C and D drive before installing XP, or as I hope, just recognise the C drive and install XP there?
Does anyone know?
I have RTFM but it's not very clear, to me at least.
Thanks.
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