How to delete a partition on second HDD

xero · #1 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 08:46 AM

I have an oldish computer running Win 2K Pro, and there is a second HDD (30gb less formatting) which was once the C drive from an even older computer.
The second HDD is partitioned into two parts. I want to remove the partitioning (seemed a good idea at the time) and format it as NTFS. (It is presently formatted as FAT 32 and I don't want any of the data)
I have gone in via Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Disk Management and can see both partitions. When I right clicked on the partition I wanted to delete it went from being Active to Unallocated. I am not sure how to proceed from this point and don't want to dig myself into a hole that I need help getting out of.
So, while I can still see daylight, what should I do next?

townsbg · #2 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 03:30 PM

Unallocated just means that there is space that isn't in a partition which is how disk management lets you know what you successfully deleted the partition. Once you delete both partitions the entire drive will show up as unallocated and you can then use their wizard to create another partition which can, if you want, take up the entire drive. So you are heading down the right path.

Kaistar · #3 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 03:06 AM

If I remember correctly, all you have to do is to right click on the unallocated drive while you're in DIsk Management and choose "Format" or "Create Partition". I can't be sure since I've not used the built-in for some time.

xero · #4 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 07:30 AM

Hi townsbg,
You were right on the money there, the computer is presently formatting one partition of 27.95gb. I am very pleased!!!

Sorry to be a bit slow in responding, your post came through as I was heading for bed last night

, and I wanted a clear head.

Many Thanks.

ddk1979 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 12:07 AM

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Reading this post just reminded me to format as NTFS.

Thanks
.