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    Disk Partitioning

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by AriStar, Oct 11, 2010.

  1. AriStar

    AriStar Notebook Evangelist

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    I am trying to partition my drive using windows partitioning tool but it wont let me shrink the main partition.... what can i do?
     
    AriStar, Oct 11, 2010
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    You'll need a third-party partitioning tool to mess with the main partition. Paragon and Easeus have free ones you can use. gparted is another free option.
     
    swarmer, Oct 11, 2010
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  3. AriStar

    AriStar Notebook Evangelist

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    Isint there anyway to MOVE the data and create a big chunk of free space...?
     
    AriStar, Oct 11, 2010
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  4. AriStar

    AriStar Notebook Evangelist

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    And is there anyway to ensure that my first partition is the outer part of the HDD?
     
    AriStar, Oct 11, 2010
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    Yes to both, but you can't do anything with the system partition using rthe built-in tool... you need a third-party program.

    The outer part will show as the beginning of the disk in every partitioning program.

    btw, don't bother partitioning for performance reasons... it won't really help performance any.
     
    swarmer, Oct 12, 2010
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  6. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    fonduekid, Oct 12, 2010
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  7. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    "But, but, but... its faster on the outer edges... I read it on the internet..."
    ...sigh...

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Oct 12, 2010
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  8. weinter

    weinter /dev/null

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    If you really want you have to defrag then shrink.
    Anyway I concur there is no observable difference.
    Uninstalling crapware will do greater wonders.
     
    weinter, Oct 12, 2010
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  9. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    I wouldn't advise moving partitions. I've tried this several times with GParted without success.

    Also, just open Start and type 'disk management'. That should open Windows Vista/7's built-in disk management tool. You don't need 3rd party programs.
     
    Bog, Oct 12, 2010
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  10. codester

    codester Notebook Consultant

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    I haven't had any problems shrinking the system partition using the built-in tools provided in Vista and Windows 7. I have done it several times to make room for another partition for dual booting.
     
    codester, Oct 12, 2010
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  11. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    I know that we're not talking about dual-booting with reiserFS, ext3/4, JFS, XFS, or any other *nix FS. I'm aware of that limitation, but for now the OP is just talking about Windows FSs.
     
    Bog, Oct 12, 2010
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  12. anseio

    anseio All ways are my ways.

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    I don't think the MFT is what's blocking you. It's most likely your page file and system restore files.

    I had tried to do a massive shrink (256GB) and repeatedly bumped into files that I could not identify. Used VOPT 9 defragger, cuz it shows what files are in what blocks. Saw the problem was system restore and page files. Disabled them. Shrank the volume and re-enabled. Super easy.
     
    anseio, Oct 13, 2010
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