How to Remove a GPT Protected Partition in Windows XP
Disk partitioning is the division of storage space for hard drive disks by placing them into separate locations, or partitions. The globally unique identifier (GUID) Partition Table (GPT) is a layout and format that protects the partition of the hard disk. In the Windows XP operating system you can easily remove the GPT protected partition of a hard disk using the Command Prompt feature. Before you begin the process you should make sure you have full administrator access on your computer.
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Instructions
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Click on the “Start” button from the Windows XP desktop and then click on the “Run” option.
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Enter “cmd” in the “Open” field and the click on the “OK” button. The command prompt screen will appear.
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Enter “diskpart” on the command line and then press the “Enter” key.
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Enter “list disk” on the command line and then press the “Enter” key. A list of hard disks will appear.
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Enter “select disk x” in the command line, replacing the “x” with the drive number of the drive from which you want the GTP partitions removed.
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Enter “clean” on the command line and then press the “Enter” key. The GPT protected partition will be removed.
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