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    Norton's Partition Magic

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jtb1987, Jun 7, 2008.

  1. jtb1987

    jtb1987 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has anyone used this? How easy was it to get what you wanted? When I get my laptop I want to set up a dual booting system with both xp and vista. I also want to create a separate partition on the HD in which to store documents, music, media, etc. that both OS's will recognize. Will this be easily done with the before mentioned program?
     
    jtb1987, Jun 7, 2008
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  2. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    I found it easy although I had no expierence/knowledge of partitioning etc and still dont but easy to use.

    Very easy to do what you wanted I did a similar thing
     
    X2P, Jun 7, 2008
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    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Both XP and Vista will recognize NTFS or FAT32. As long as you format your data partition as such, it will recognize the files and folder layout.
     
    surfasb, Jun 7, 2008
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    JwY Notebook Consultant

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    Yes it works fine. Just be sure to leave enough space for yourself so that you won't have to re-adjust later.
     
    JwY, Jun 8, 2008
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    Norton Partition Magic is really easy to use. Just go thru the wizard, restart your computer, and it does everything. Easy as pie
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jun 9, 2008
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    My concern is, how will you do the file partition visible to both, since they are two different OS's?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 9, 2008
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