Partitioning a Computer?

Question

Is it difficult to partition a computer? I heard it is a good idea to do this so the computer can be fixed in case of a virus.....what about putting in another operation system like Lynix...does that do anything....are there are any free programs that Partition a computer...Thanks !

Answer 1

I recentely did this, so I can tell you it's a little bit tricky but doable. I had a 60 GB Laptop that I partioned into 50 GB and 10GB. The 50 was for my existing Windows XP Media Edition and on the 10 GB I put a freebie Linux OS called Freespire (which is pretty cool actually).

The first thing you need to do is run defrag on your computer at least a few times. You want to try and get as much free "continuous" space as possible.

Next find a partition program. Here is a good Linux Live CD to partition hard drives (don't worry, this is what I used and it works with Windows...and it's free):
http://gparted.sourceforge.net/livecd.php

Once you burn it just restart your computer and boot off the CD. You will be able to partition your hard drive then.

Answer 2

Partitioning is a useful thing. I prefer to make separate partition for the OS. It will save your data on other partitions if you need to reinstall the OS. I can't recommend you any free partition manager but I use Acronis Disk Director. It isn't free but you it will allow you to perform any operation without any data loss. I think that you won't regret purchasing it. Here is a link to free trial version of Disk Director: http://www.acronis.com/enterprise/products/diskdirectorsuite/

Answer 3

I don't know about any free one, but Partition Magic sometimes does the job. the best way is to make a fresh install and you can partition from your windows installation.

Cheers

Answer 4

Partition Logic is free and it very good at managing partitions, it's fast too. I don't partition my drive, but you can. It can be used for organization too.

Answer 5

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