I have windows xp
2007-03-20 09:07:36 · 3 answers · asked by Kman 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Umm.... all you can do is run the windows Xp reinstall and repartition and reinstall windows. There are programs that can rebuild deleted partitions, but you would probably be better off just reinstalling.
That is, if you did that on your main drive. If it was a secondary drive you can just repartition it under "diskmgmt.msc" in the Run dialog.
2007-03-20 09:13:06 · answer #1 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That was an unfortunate accident. To repartition a hard drive without a bootable operating system such as another hard drive or a bootable CD such as the windows product CD is nigh impossible. If you have another hard drive with OS working then no problem, boot from it and repartition there. But if it is a single hard drive and wont boot, you will need a bootable CD such as the one that you get with your computer to wipe it clean. If you are in doubt, read the manual for recovery options, or contact your PC manufacturer's customer support.
By the way, if you do have a bootable CD then use the utility FDISK (fixed disk utility) to repartition. It can be tricky if you're new to it. Best ask a professional.
2007-03-20 09:15:42 · answer #2 · answered by skd27fnn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free trial doesn't really matter. If you found it once it will still work again initially one more time.
If you're trying to save the data that resides on the hard drive that you are installing to... then do not use that drive for the OS (win XP in your case). You can actually find a decent hard disk online for like 20 bucks.
2007-03-20 09:23:20 · answer #3 · answered by sirenyar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋