hi, i would like to partition my existing hard drive into two. how do i do it? plz help
2007-01-13 18:11:07 · 6 answers · asked by chandu 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
You need a 3rd party software like Disk Director to do it without formatting. I use Disk Director and can say that it is a reliable user-friendly software with nice interface. It will perform any partitioning task without loosing data. Here you can read more about Disk Director: http://www.acronis.com/enterprise/products/diskdirectorsuite/
2007-01-14 23:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why partition? It just complicates disk use. You can use folders and sub folders to do anything a partitioned disk would allow you without the hassle. ****** I've used Partition Magic to setup NEW disks many times but it is error prone. Rather than partition one drive into two I'd recommend you actually get a second hard drive and put it into your PC. I've done this for years and it is a great place to store copies of critical files in case the primary HD goes bad. The chances of two HDs going bad in one PC are almost zero so you have a fast and reliable backup destination.
2007-01-13 18:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by Michael da Man 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Use a program called Partion Magic or my personal fav Acronis Partion Expert...They both work well but i've found Acronis to work much smoother in certain rare problems...They will maintain your existing harddrive content while splitting them up into whatever sizes you like...They cost but you can always get them from a torrent site for free.
2007-01-13 18:16:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
partition magic....
i used that some 10 years ago ... n proven working for me....
it is not usually recommended to split your hard disk to two when you still have files in it. you will get something corrupted later, thats my personal advice...
the best way and its free+safe:
1. backup your files
2. format it
3. window xp cd will allow you to partition it.
2007-01-13 19:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by kersing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you r mention your hard disk size,don't worry put win-XP CD in the CD-ROM and choose the booting sequence in BIOS first boot with CD-ROM and run the setup after some time the screen of partion came in front of you enter and gave the size of first partion and select the balance hard disk size and given to secondary partion
2007-01-13 20:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by sunil chauhan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product called "Partition Magic" that will do it.
-Mike
2007-01-13 18:14:47 · answer #6 · answered by Scary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋