Strange partitioning (WINXP)

[Padmasana]

Well, to sum the problem up, I tried formatting the beforehand empty D: partition on my single HDD.
It went fine, the computer worked fine - until I rebooted.
It seemed that the D: partition was needed, as it didn't detect the Windows XP.
The obviously strange thing, was that basically all the data were kept on the C: partition.
Then I tried formatting the C: partition, and reinstall XP, and it worked fine.
BUT, both the C: and D: partition reappeared, and I don't want my HDD to be partitioned!
So my question, is how do I de-partitionate (is that a word?) my HDD? If there is any way, of course.

 

[C1]

Sounds like you are trying to delete the partition from within the OS that is installed and running on the same partition. Just use a third party partition management software. There are a million to choose from, many free.

 

[sm625]

When you do stuff like this and you reboot inbetween steps, make absolutely sure that your bios has the correct boot order. Especially if you move any of the physical connectors.

Also, you have smileys in where I think you dont want them. Use the CODE tag to get around that.