How Can I Delete a Partition and Restore Free Space Back to Windows XP?

[only_huce]

I recently installed ubuntu netbook remix on my newly bought netbook to try it out. I created a new partition on my HDD from the free disk space to install ubuntu on. So right now I have dual boot ubuntu and windows xp. The ubuntu netbook remix turned out to be more buggy than I thought and I'm trying to delete the partition and restore the freespace back to windows xp. Is this possible? I don't have a recovery disk for xp since my netbook doesn't have an optical drive. Does anyone have any possible solutions? Anything would be helpful right now.

 

[dE_logics]

If you would post the bug in Ubuntu...maybe we can fix it.

Alternatively you can try the desktop version.

You can safely delete the partition and format it in fat32/ntfs (notice, this will delete all data in the partition).

Use gparted for this (in ubuntu commandline with the net connected) -

sudo apt-get install gparted

 

[quicknote]

I would recommend exploring different options for restoring the partition and freeing up space on your HDD. One option could be using a partition management tool such as EaseUS Partition Master which allows you to resize, move, and merge partitions without losing data. This would allow you to resize your ubuntu partition and merge it back with your Windows XP partition without the need for a recovery disk.

Another option could be using a live USB or external hard drive to boot into a live version of Windows XP and use the command prompt to delete the ubuntu partition and extend the Windows XP partition. This method would also not require a recovery disk.

It is important to note that whenever making changes to partitions, there is a risk of data loss. It is always recommended to backup important data before making any changes.

Additionally, you may want to consider trying a different version of Ubuntu, such as the standard desktop version, to see if it is less buggy on your netbook. Or, you could try a different operating system altogether.

In summary, there are multiple options for restoring a partition and freeing up space on your HDD. I would recommend researching and exploring different methods to find the best solution for your specific situation.