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    Can Windows partition an external HD?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by lottdod_1999, Jun 24, 2009.

  1. lottdod_1999

    lottdod_1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd like to get a terabyte and make a few equal partitions.. can Windows device manager do it or do I need a 3rd party app?
     
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  2. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Absolutely!
     
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  3. lottdod_1999

    lottdod_1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    tytytytytytyty
     
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    And, if you're not satisfied with the way the built-in disk manager does it, there are some freewares out there that do a good job of partitioning, including EASEUS' partition manager (which is free for personal use). I've used the EASEUS product several times, including doing some rather complicated partition re-jiggering, and I've been quite happy with it.
     
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  5. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    LOL.. partition re-jigger
     
    jackluo923, Jun 24, 2009
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  6. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, ok, I used some more colorful adjectives :D when I was in the process, but I don't think I could put those up here without getting a "friendly" little visit from Chaz in his Enforcer mode. :p
     
    Shyster1, Jun 24, 2009
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    Yeah, I'm actually happy with EASUS Partition Manager. Efficient and to the point. Built in Windows volume management sucks big time.

    Oh, and I wouldn't worry about Chaz, I heard Vader's got him on some thrill hunt out in the Dagobah sector.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 24, 2009
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  8. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Maybe so, but that just means that I'd have Padme after me, and let me tell you, I'd rather be ducking from Chaz then Padme! :D
     
    Shyster1, Jun 24, 2009
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