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    How Do You Create A Partition in XP Without Third-Party Apps?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by usapatriot, Sep 16, 2006.

  1. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ^ As title states.

    Thanks :)
     
    usapatriot, Sep 16, 2006
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    crimsontwo Notebook Geek

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    during Windows install. you can't from within Window without using a 3rd party app.
     
    crimsontwo, Sep 16, 2006
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I have already installed Windows, can I use the XP Install disk to create another partition? Not reinstall Windows.
     
    usapatriot, Sep 16, 2006
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    HELP!

    Ok I got the the Disk Managment tool, the Help file says this to create a new partition.

    To create a new partition, right-click unallocated space on the basic disk where you want to create the partition, and then click New Partition.

    Where the hell is that? I've right clicked everywhere in there!!!!
     
    usapatriot, Sep 16, 2006
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    you cannot edit an active partition w/out using 3rd party tools (see post 2)
     
    drumfu, Sep 16, 2006
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    omg, dammit


    can I use a partition magic trial to do it and then uninstall it? :confused:
     
    usapatriot, Sep 16, 2006
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    drumfu super modfu

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    i don't know what limitations their trialware has (or even if they have a trial version). you can check their website. there's also google for potentially free partition apps.
     
    drumfu, Sep 16, 2006
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    Yeah, I already attempted searching for Free partition apps with no luck.

    Yeah there is a trial, im gonna try it, its just I really only need it once.

    thx
     
    usapatriot, Sep 16, 2006
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    The Live CD of Digital Dolly can resize and create partitions.

    Havn't tried it so I can't say how good it is. Have used dd for creating a image set of my HD to my server for backup.

    PM does work well but that cost $$$. But if you decide to make a dual boot system, it make it easier to setup.
     
    blue68f100, Sep 16, 2006
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    It sounds like you're using the entire drive for your XP partition. You could try using a linux livecd... like one with gparted or somesuch (ubuntu install cd for instance), to resize your xp partition. I don't think it can move the beginning of the partition, but you could shrink it to fit in another one after.
     
    l33t_c0w, Sep 16, 2006
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    it works great and it is free, used (&still using) it beaucoup times

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 16, 2006
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    Hi usapatriot,

    I guess you asked about the normal way of making partitions within XP?

    Right click on my computer. Choose Manage. Choose disk management. There you can make new partitions, logical disks etc... Change volume letters or make dynamic partitions. Format etc...

    Hope it helps,

    Ivan
     
    ikovac, Sep 16, 2006
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    How do you boot from an Unbuntu Live CD, ive had one for a few days now but I dont know how to boot from it.
     
    usapatriot, Sep 16, 2006
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    Set you boot sequence to CDROM first, make sure you have the CD in and turn on or restart you notebook/PC. The Ubuntu logo and some options should apprear.
     
    Qhs, Sep 16, 2006
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    Alot of FREE programs that zeroout harddrives also have Partition create, manage, and delete features.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Sep 16, 2006
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    ok thx guys, im looking into the live CD one and will try it tomorrow :)
     
    usapatriot, Sep 16, 2006
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    I've used the Linux Live CD's with great effect

    check this page
    http://mlf.linux.rulez.org/mlf/ezaz/ntfsresize.html

    for more details, lots of options, and the one I used last time had a nice graphical interface, no more number crunching (not that I minded, but you might).
     
    Arla, Sep 18, 2006
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    i second the gparted live cd. just download the iso, burn it with nero or even dvd decrypter and then boot it. really nice and simple interface, easy to use. i suppose to be held from liability i should tell you to back up everything first :D
     
    kidA, Sep 18, 2006
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