-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Partitioning a hard drive
- From: Jo Ann <bookworm54@xxxxxxx>
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2007 22:05:23 -0500
Thanks Mike,
I guess the worst that can happen is to re-format.Will take a look.
Jo Ann
Mike the mod wrote:
> Hi Jo Ann,
> Yes it can but it may also fail.
>
> I posted links last week to programs that say they can
> make resize partitions;
>
> Partition Logic
> http://partitionlogic.org.uk/
> Partition Logic is a free hard disk partitioning and data management tool.=
> It can create, delete, format, defragment, resize, and move partitions=
> and modify their attributes. It can copy entire hard disks from one to=
> another.
>
> Partition Logic is free software, based on the Visopsys operating system.=
> It boots from a CD or floppy disk and runs as a standalone system,=
> independent of your regular operating system. It is intended to become a=
> free alternative to such commercial programs as Partition Magic, Drive=
> Image, and Norton Ghost...
>
> PARTITION LOGIC AND WINDOWS VISTA
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> Partition Logic (version 0.66 and later) can be used with Windows Vista.=
> However, you should not move your system partition using Partition Logic,=
> and in some cases you will need your Vista installation CD/DVD to update=
> the boot configuration before Windows will start. Vista uses a new boot=
> process that is sensitive to changes in the boot sector and partition=
> layout:
>
> Vista NTFS partitions (including the system partition) can be resized=
> without any problems. Resizing will automatically schedule disk checking=
> for the next boot -- this is normal.
> The Vista system partition should not be moved using Partition Logic at the=
> present time. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
> The Partition Logic "Write basic MBR" operation and "MBR boot menu" can be=
> used, however Vista will report that it cannot boot, and needs the=
> installation media for repair. Follow the instructions and allow it to=
> 'repair' itself. The repair only takes a moment.
>
> I have resize partitions with Power Quest Partition Magic
> (now Norton Ghost) several times without problems.
> I do make backup's first !
>
> Mike the mod @ PCTechTalk & vista_
> http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/vista_/
>
> ******* Mike's REPLY SEPARATOR *********
>
> On 3/6/2007 at 8:18 PM Jo Ann wrote:
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> Just started using my new computer with a 320 GB SATA hard drive. I
> meant to divide it into several partitions when I installed Windows, but
> didn't. Can it be done now without formatting?
>
> Jo Ann
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