[ltp] Remove hidden partitions

linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Thu, 18 Aug 2005 18:10:30 -0400


Quoting Jaime Iniesta <capitanplaneta@gmail.com>:

> What I'm really worried about is the Windows license. I didn't want to have
> a Windows license, but as it comes with the TP, so I've paid for it, I want
> to keep it.
>
> Do you think that removing the hidden recovery partition without backuping
> it, automatically makes your license non-valid? Or you could later install
> Windows from a CD that a friend lends you, using your license number?
>
> F*ck*ng licenses!

If you still have a working Windows install, just burn the backup CDs. 
There's a
program to do it inside one of the IBM directories in your Programs directory.

As far as I know, as long as you have the license code/sticker, you can 
install
from any XP Pro CD.

Joe