How do i reformat my computer to have Windows XP on one partition and have create another partition to hold all my files? I have a Dell.
2006-12-15 13:44:06 · 6 answers · asked by jonsen c 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Forget formatting. Just edit (re-size and create) the partitions directly with the appropriate utilities. Data remains intact.
Easiest way is with a Linux Live CD and the included PartEd program. Grab the Big Daddy ISO and burn it, from http://pclinuxos.com/ and set up things as YOU like.
An alternate (but it costs $) is Partition Commander. Other partition editing software products will be recommended.
Stay away from those editors requiring Windows to use, as they do not include a separate operating system (such as FreeDOS or Linux) and therefore can botch the edits like you are contemplating. Even Partition Commander offers to install itself under Windows. Don't do that. Just boot its CD and use it (FreeDOS is the OS). PartEd and Partition Commander use a GUI (graphical user interface).
Here's hoping you consider putting Linux on a third partition, and thus cut down on the world's spam load from Windows computers put on the Internet.
Good luck!
2006-12-15 13:50:21 · answer #1 · answered by widowmate 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best way is to use a partition manager. There are several good partition managers, including Norton Partition Magic and Acronis Disk Director Suite 10.0. Unfortunately, neither of them are free.
2006-12-15 13:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
install ur hard drive first.Then load ur XP disc. When It loads It will ask u if like 2 partition. From there its done!!!!! WAIT IF U REFORMT B 4 SAFE UR FILES THEY WILL B LOST. If I was u buy a second hard drive move all ur files 2 the second hard drive. Use the first as the master.
2006-12-15 13:51:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use 3rd party software like Acronis Disk Director. It is easy in use and you won't lose any data after partitioning. Here is a full information: http://www.acronis.com/enterprise/products/diskdirectorsuite/
2006-12-18 03:02:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no need to reformat ok..
you can do partion with this software...
norton partition magic..
you can do partition just like in graphical views
which is much easier to do...
hope you got the solution
2006-12-15 14:21:08 · answer #5 · answered by sweetraskels 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should say what your goal is for doing this. I see no advantage or reason to do this? Contact Dell tech support.
2006-12-15 13:47:30 · answer #6 · answered by pappy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋