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Increase XP partition space
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Oct 3, 2007, 11:26 AM
 
I use Bootcamp on my MacBook Pro. Originally, I allocated 40 gbs for XP, thinking that would be enough for some casual gaming and work with Office.

Well, I started a new job and the website I use requires ActiveX. So, I'm stuck using XP a lot more often than I orginally planned.

Is is possible to increase the partition without having to reinstall XP?
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Oct 3, 2007, 12:43 PM
 
This was just asked recently, and unfortunately the answer is no. Do a quick search. There is a solution, but it requires backing up the BC partition.

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That's not very helpful. Could you at least provide a link to the thread? I'm looking through the forums but don't see it, unless it has a very obscure title.
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Thanks.
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Oct 3, 2007, 09:37 PM
 
If I didn't already have too many stickies in this forum, I'd add this particular issue as its own sticky. Anyone volunteer to capsulize the issue and the approach to doing what you need to do? I'll rework the stickies to make 'em usable.
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