Backup all of your important data to another location before shrinking in case something goes wrong. [substeps] Click here for detailed instructions on quickly backing up your important files.
[header] How to shrink a windows xp partition [title] Backup your important data. [step] Windows xp does not include a " shrink partition " function so you'll be using a third-party tool. This means that there's an increased chance that your data could be lost or corrupted.