can anyone advise on a step by step procedure for creating a partition for an external hard drive.i thought all you had to do was plug in and transfer files over,why a partition
2007-10-13 06:11:37 · 5 answers · asked by eddcraig 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Might simply need a drive letter assigned.
Right click MY COMPUTER
Select MANAGE
Click the "local disk management" on left pane
In lower right pane, locate the Ext drive (check size)
Right click it,
choose Change / assign drive letter
Assign unused letter
If it shows as "raw drive" or "unpartitioned" right click, select the partition/format options to format and partition it.
Restart windows to let changes take effect properly, and enjoy
2007-10-13 06:24:33 · answer #1 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have just plugged in a USB external hard drive to my Mac and it is working without any need to modify the OS.
I understand that when the Apple is powered up, it checks itself, to see what is plugged into it.
2007-10-13 07:03:59 · answer #2 · answered by Rolf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 07:48:21 · answer #3 · answered by sharie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to create a partition.
Your first theory was correct, just plug it in & transfer your files over.
Job done.
2007-10-13 06:22:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stu_the is correct. simply follow his step by step instructions.
Peace!
2007-10-13 06:36:55 · answer #5 · answered by Mac-C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋