Delete DataSafe partitions?

Question

I have a Dell XPS 410 that I purchased with Dell DataSave (RAID Level 1 configuration and Norton Save & Restore). I find that the Norton software is a nuisance and the D partition constantly fills up. I have other backup software that backs up my data to an external hard drive and don't need the redundant and largely uselsss Norton protection.

Does anyone know whether it is possible to delete the D and E partitions to free up additional space in the C partition on my hard drives without losing the data? It isn't an issue now, but I'd like to have the option available if needed.

Pierre1940 · Answer

Thanks. I realize that I would lose all data in the D and E partitions, but I am not really concerned about not being able to do an image restore. My concern is that in deleting those partitions I could lose the data in the main C partition. I'm looking for some assurance that deleting the logical partitions can be done without affecting the main partition.

Doctor Wednesda · Answer

If you delete the other partitions it should not affect any data on the C: partition.

Doctor Wednesda · Answer

if you delete partitions, you lose all data on those partitions. There really isn't a way around it. You can try just copying all the files from D: over to C:, and then deleting it and expanding C: partition, but you won't gain space.

Just tell Norton to use less restore points so it doesn't take up so much room. -- deleting the D: partition isn't good because (usually) that's where Dell puts the recovery image, and you won't be able to do an Image Restore if you delete it

Pierre1940 · Answer

Thanks again for that information.

Mary G · Answer

FYI, you were not supposed to be using the D partition at all. That was only for returning to 'as shipped' condition. You should have been backing up to an external or separate second hard drive, removable media or an online website. The D partition is a small section on the C drive so would be totally useless when the hard drive failed and you needed to restore backups. You are never supposed to back up to the same drive. Message Edited by Mary G on 09-08-2008 02:35 PM

Pierre1940 · Answer

I think you may be confusing the XPS desktop models with the optional DataSafe configuration (2 hard drives in a RAID 1 configuration and Norton Save & Restore) with the Dell laptops which have the system restore software in the D partition. This computer comes with separate DVD's for restoring the system and the D partition definitely is intended to be used for backups of data.

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