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Thread ID: 54852 2005-02-24 02:25:00 can i format 1 win2kpro dynamic disk partition Jimmy D (2061) Press F1
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327762 2005-02-24 02:25:00 hi, i have two partitions both dynamic disk on win2kpro, C: is 10gig and D: & E: are cdroms and F: is the remaining 60odd gig F: has all my important data on it, if i boot to dos can i format C: and re-install windows without formatting my F: drive? Jimmy D (2061)
327763 2005-02-24 03:02:00 arrrrrrg i found this site that says:
To convert a disk from basic to dynamic, right-click My Computer and choose Manage. Click Disk Management, then right-click the disk description in the right-hand pane, and choose upgrade to Dynamic Disk.
Keep in mind that this is a one-way conversion, that will make the disk inaccessible to non-Windows 2000 operating systems (no more dual booting to this disk). In order to revert to a basic disk, you will have to delete all of the existing volumes.

stupid partition magic made it dynamic disk!! *** now i dont think i can format c from dos and reinstall windows. i will have 2 borrow/buy a new hdd and back it all up on that *cires*.

any help still appreciated!!
Jimmy D (2061)
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