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Convert a GPT disk to MBR from XP

Convert a GPT disk to MBR from XP

I took some files with me on my external HDD while going on vacation. Through a series of events, I ended up storing the data in a NTFS formatted partition defined in a GUID Partition Table. The only computer I have is a Windows XP Home box, which does not have native support for reading GPT's. So far everything I have read online suggests wiping the disk and reformmating to MBR. Is there a way to convert it without wiping out the data or to access the data as is?

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Guest [Entry]

Subject to restrictions inherent in the way that the two partitioning schemes work, gdisk is capable of such a conversion.
Guest [Entry]

Not free, but this utility might help.