how to format old system HDD

kocab22

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Hello, I'm new here. I hope this is the right section to post this.

I have new Samsung Series 7 slate. It came with Windows 7 but because Windows 8 is much more touch friendly I upgraded to Windows 8.
In case that it will be problematic to install win8 for me or if there will be some major problem with drivers etc, I decided to install it as dual boot. There is only one small SSD hard drive in this tablet. I created another logical disk on it and install whole Windows 8 on this logical drive. Now because I solved all problems with drivers (like wacom pen pressure input and other) and already am really comfortable with Windows 8 I want to uninstall Windows 7.
And here comes the problem. I thought it will be no problem to format that part of disk with Windows 7 in it and than extend Windows 8 volume with this old win7 volume.. But I don't know why I wasn't able to format this win7 disk. So (unfortunately) I tried to just delete al files from this volume, but Windows 8 says that some of that files are in use by system and I cannot delete it :( .. It was stupid idea to just erase that data, I know.

My questions are:
1. Is it possible that there are some important files for windows 8 on old windows 7 volume?
2. If it is safe, how can I format this old win7 volume? I was looking for some info here and I guess it will be possible from command prompt in boot repair mode (out of windows 8). But I don't want to try it without knowledge.

Please note I have tablet not PC so it might be a bit different in BIOS etc. Also I don't want to do clean install, because as I said I already solved quite a bit of driver issues etc and after clear install I will have to do the same again..

Thank you for any comments and help. This Windows forum and community looks like the best on internet.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8, windows 7, windows xp
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Series 7 Slate
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-2467M CPU @ 1.60 GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 10, Google Chrome
still no replies? :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8, windows 7, windows xp
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Series 7 Slate
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-2467M CPU @ 1.60 GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 10, Google Chrome
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7/8/ubuntu/Linux Deepin
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
thank you for replies. I will have a look on links and here is asked print screen. I have to go out of pc, tomorrow I will be here again..
Thanks
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8, windows 7, windows xp
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Series 7 Slate
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-2467M CPU @ 1.60 GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 10, Google Chrome

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
thank you guys, everything is as I want now. cheers :thumbsup:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8, windows 7, windows xp
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Series 7 Slate
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-2467M CPU @ 1.60 GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 10, Google Chrome
You are welcome.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
pleas let that old just enjoy free fully version of windows 8 crack that i devolope it
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 8 ult
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    MSI
    CPU
    I7
    Motherboard
    MSI
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia 1gb ddr3
    Antivirus
    kaspersky
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 8 ult
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    MSI
    CPU
    I7
    Motherboard
    MSI
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia 1gb ddr3
    Antivirus
    kaspersky
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