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    Creating a partition without formatting XP pro

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Aint_that_fresh, Oct 17, 2007.

  1. Aint_that_fresh

    Aint_that_fresh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I received my new laptop yesterday (M6300) and I'm thinking about creating a partition for documents and keep the original one for OS, programs...

    The question is: do you reccomend using the disk manager tool to create the partition without formatting? I've heard the only and best way to create partitions is before a fresh installation of XP Pro. That's what I always did.

    I would not mind to start with the partition/format/install OS process, but I've heard that it can be somewhat annoying with SATA drives. I've read the "slipstream" guide to include the drivers and all, but I'd like to avoid that if possible.

    Thanks.
     
    Aint_that_fresh, Oct 17, 2007
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  2. danny2001

    danny2001 Notebook Consultant

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    Installing windows on SATA drives usually isn't any different from installing them on regular IDE drives. Some machines may requires you to install a driver for it, but it is usually straight foward. The disk manager tool is great for creating partitions, however the one included with XP doesn't include a 'shrink' option (you can't make the system partion smaller.) For that you would want a utility such as Partition Magic or something similar.
     
    danny2001, Oct 17, 2007
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  3. Lawrence

    Lawrence Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello! This is a complete guide for partitioning your hardisk without destrying your files...I hope this helps...
     
    Lawrence, Oct 17, 2007
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  4. LIVEFRMNYC

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    Sounds like you want to Resize your XP partition to make room to create a "Storage" Partition. I'm I correct?
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Oct 17, 2007
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