Deleting dual boot XP partition

[HarryG]

I want to delete the XP on my company laptop which is dual booting with 
SimplyMepis.  I have a couple of questions:

1.  I guess there is no way to combine the 2 partitions without reinstalling, 
correct?  I know I could format it and have hda1 and hda2, but I would prefer 
it to be one partition.

2.  When I turn it in, I will have to reinstall XP. Of course, it came in with 
only a rescue disk.  Will this do it?  Or will I have to waste money on a new 
license?


TIA

Harry G