Merge unallocated space

Originally the 2nd non-OS disk contained two primary partitions fully allocated to drives D and drive G. I shrunk both and the unallocated space is separated by the second former partition (drive G). How can i get the two unallocated spaces into one area to format and create a new partition from this unallocated space(s). this is a Pavillion dv9000 series notebook operating Vista

Hi,
Go to this website and read about how to use Windows disk management. Windows disk management is an integral part of Vista located in Administrative tools. No third party software is required to do what you want to do.
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