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    How to partition M1530 - Urgent Help!!

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by sterr, Jan 11, 2009.

  1. sterr

    sterr Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys
    I have a 1530 and am trying to install Windows 7 :)
    I'm trying to create a new partition on my hard drive, but for some reason I cant.
    I am using Paragon Partition Manager.
    Can someone please help me, or suggest a different program.
    AIM: sterr08
    Skype: lenkug
    or just post here
    Thanks
     
    sterr, Jan 11, 2009
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  2. Forte

    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    Just upgrade your current installation. If you really want to install on new partition, just use Windows Vista's built in "Disk Management Tool" that allows you to shrink and create new partitions. :)
     
    Forte, Jan 12, 2009
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  3. hrbaban

    hrbaban Notebook Enthusiast

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    Use "Acronis Disk Director Suite" .
    It is very easy and best for XPS1530 .
    Try it . . .

    Have fun.
     
    hrbaban, Jan 12, 2009
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  4. shampoohorn

    shampoohorn Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think I get your problem. You only get 4 partitions, so you'll have to dump one of the factory installed as Dell uses all 4 for recovery and whatnot. Backup your recovery drive, delete the partition, and go from there. :)
     
    shampoohorn, Jan 13, 2009
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    ben3gfc Notebook Enthusiast

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    i am also interested in doing this, but i would much prefer to dual boot with Vista instead of upgrading.

    what would be the best option, taking note of what i said above, if i didn't want the Recovery partition to be removed?
     
    ben3gfc, Jan 13, 2009
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