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Data reclamation on Windows involves recovering disk space from unused or redundant partitions. In a scenario with dual-boot configurations, such as running Windows 7 on two partitions across separate hard drives, users may seek to reclaim space by formatting an old OS partition and installing a fresh copy of Windows. This process allows for a clean installation of applications while preserving access to the original setup. The tag covers practical steps for partition management, including formatting, reinstalling the OS, and maintaining boot options to ensure a smooth transition without data loss.
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    Windows 7 Win 7 plus Win 7 on 2 partitions?

    I have a laptop with a pair of 500Gb physical HDDs, each drive has 3 partitions. For the past 18 months I have been successfully running Vista (my original OS) on C: and Win 7 Home Premium installed on my G: partition on the 2nd physical drive. I think that Vista is irrelevant now and want to...
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