Cannot remove Windows XP Dual Boot with Windows 7 (partition logic-bootable) (main System Partition)

When I put XP and 7 dual boot I them created on a drive with 2 partitions.  I don't have Windows XP and need space for windows 7 so I followed the instructions to remove it.  I used the Windows 7 disc in repair mode via Diskpart to delete the XP partition and (after release) change the master boot record to Windows 7 using Bootrec/fixmbr and /fixboot.  I then tried to activate Windows 7 new in Diskpart but received the error message:

The VIRTUAL DISK SERVICE ERROR - the specified partition is invalid for this operation.

It's because I had configured Windows 7 in an extended as a logical disk partition.

I had to restore from the image I had taken and copy backup my data files.  However this left me with the following configuration:

Primary partition

C: Windows XP - local disk, system, Page File Active, primary

Extended partition

G: Windows 7 - Local, Boot, Crash Dump, logical disk

D: programs - Local, logical disk

Files - Local, logical disk E:

Photos - Local, logical disk F:

I have EaseUS Partition Master which apparently allows me to convert drive G of elementary logic.  However he would not only because it is noted as boot drive.

How to convert G to a logical disk in a primary partition so that I can activate it?

Start Windows 7, and format the partition ON THAT XP is installed. (This assumes that XP is on the 1st partition)

Since the Windows 7 bootloader (BCD store was on the XP partition) you will need for this restore on Windows 7

partition.

Restart your computer with the Windows 7 DVD in the CD/DVD drive. Wait for Windows Start (this may take a while if you)

have a computer to multiboot), change the language. Time/keyboard if necessary, otherwise click "next". In her "install now".

prompt (do not choose the install now option) instead choose the option "Repair your computer" located at the bottom left

the back.

Then select the option 'Use recovery tool' and click 'next '.
Now, you will see a list of "Recovery Tools". Choose "Command Prompt".

At the DOS prompt, type the following three commands:

Bootrec.exe /fixmbr

Bootrec.exe /fixboot (may return a not found message "Eliment")

Bootrec.exe /RebuildBcd

You should now see the number of Windows Installations that have been identified
For a tripple boot computer, after that XP has been removed you will see the number 2 (the 2 other Windows 7/Vista

facilities)

If you see a prompt "Facility add to the startup list?", enter Y (Yes) for each installation.

Remove the Windows 7 DVD. Close the command prompt window, and then click "Restart" to reboot the PC.

Reboot and XP should have disappeared.

METHOD No. 3
If the XP partition has been installed has been severely damaged or deleted.

Restart your computer with the Windows 7 DVD in the CD/DVD drive. Wait for Windows Start (this may take a while if you)

have a computer to multiboot), change the language. Time/keyboard if necessary, otherwise click "next". In her "install now".

invites to choose the option 'Install now' and wait again invites him "what type of installion.

Now select the option "Custom (Advanced)".
You should now see a list of all existing partitions and unallocated space where resided once Windows XP.
Levy (highlighted) space and in the lower left corner click "Drive Options".

Now, with unallocated space underlined click on 'New' and 'Apply' and 'Format '.
Close the prompt "Where would you install Windows?" by clicking on the red X in the upper right.
Click 'Yes' to. Are you sure you want to cancle installation Windows' command prompt.
Then click on the option "repair you computer" at the bottom left.

Then select the option 'Use recovery tool' and click 'next '.
Now, you will see a list of "Recovery Tools". Choose "Command Prompt".

At the DOS prompt, type the following three commands:

Bootrec.exe /fixmbr

Bootrec.exe /fixboot (may return a not found message "Eliment")

Bootrec.exe /RebuildBcd

How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows recovery environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927392

How to remove Windows XP from a computer to dual-boot Windows 7
http://www.PAGESTART.com/dualbootdelxp01pg01.html

This guide is specifically for computer owners who have only one hard disk shared by Windows XP and Windows7. The

the object must not only uninstall Windows XP, but allow Windows 7 start and make full use of the partition the space formerly occupied

by XP.

=========================================================

Note: As this is a major change I would say look at the installation of an Image backup software package and create a

backup of hard drive to an external USB drive should something fail.

Norton Ghost version 15 - has a 30 day trial available
(Note: Ghost can is no longer available, see Todo Backup free as an alternative)
http://www.Symantec.com/Norton/Ghost
Media: CDR/RW, DVD + R/RW, Blu - Ray, USB and FireWire® devices (IEEE 1394), Iomega Zip® and Jaz® drives
(Note: trial does not create a Bootable restore CD you will need to restore the image)
http://www.Symantec.com/Norton/downloads/trialsoftware/register.jsp?PVID=ghost15
User Guide: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/products/ghost/15/manuals/ngh_15_user_guide.pdf

Free alternatives:
EASEUS Todo Backup Home V6
(Note: Todo Install, then create a diskette "emergency" before you start creating your first image backup)
http://www.TODO-backup.com/

Acronis True Image 2011 - has a fully functional trial version of 30 days available.
(Note: install Acronis and then create a bootable media restoration/rescue CD before you start creating your first image)

backup)
http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/products/TrueImage/
The version comparison: http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/comparison.html
True Image User Guides and documentation:
http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/download/docs/

Acronis True Image Seagate Edition (drive Assistant)
http://www.Seagate.com/www/en-us/support/downloads/DiscWizard

Acronis True Image edition of Western Digital (WD)
http://support.wdc.com/product/downloaddetail.asp?Swid=119&wdc_lang=en

Also copy disc to disc with Norton Ghost
http://Service1.Symantec.com/support/PowerQuest.nsf/docid/2004111701520562?OpenDocument&src=hot&prod=Norton

+ Ghost & ver = 10.0 & csm = no & seg = hho

Windows 7 built in "backup and restore".
(To restore an image, you need your Windows 7 DVD disc or repairs)

Untested alternatives
Reflect disk imaging:
http://www.Macrium.com/reflectfree.asp

Paragon Backup & Recovery Free Edition:
http://www.Paragon-Software.com/home/DB-Express/download.htm

J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

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