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Thread ID: 40367	2003-12-06 00:55:00	Please help me to partition and format	mejobloggs (264)	Press F1

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197751	2003-12-06 00:55:00	Stick with it while i try and explain. I have a newer computer with 40gb, and it has XP Pro, with FAT32. I am wanting to partition it into 2, with my current setup on one partion, then I want to install XP Pro onto the new partition, and have NTFS (?) and start again, but I want all my original stuff on the other partition, so it has all my stuff still there, and if I can't get the other partition to work, I can format it without affecting the original. So for that I need a partition program that doesnt destroy the data. I dont want to spend any money, so I thought I migh try Ranish. I have an old computer with a 20gb hard drive, that I can practise it all on first, so I know what I am doing But first I want to back up all my stuff in case the partitioning screws it, and I loose everything. Is it possible for me to do a drive image over the network to the older computer? If so, how would I get it back later? Or would it be better just to copy over my whole c: drive or something? For those that use Ranish, can you give me a step by step guide to splitting my one partition into 2 please? Oh, and the 40gb harddrive has about 17gb, so it will fit onto the 20gb. Thanks Ask more questions if you want, because I am unsure.	mejobloggs (264)
197752	2003-12-06 02:42:00	Hi Joe, why don't you just throw the 20G HDD into your machine and image onto that. Partition your 40G HDD. Use the image from the 20 onto the C:\ of the 40. Convert the C:\ from FAT32 to NTFS. Try giving that ago. Forgive me if this does not make too much sence as I'm getting into the Christmas spirit early (trying to keep up with my friends) and had a few beers. :)	Archibald (180)
197753	2003-12-06 03:32:00	If I were you I would do as Archibald says and bung the old hard drive into the new computer, copy all your data over to the old HDD as a backup, remove the cable from the old HDD in case you stuff up, then start from scratch with the new HDD. By that I mean repartition it into the two drives using the Win XP disc, format each then install Win XP onto the C: drive. When that is done plug your old HDD back in and copy all your data back to the D: drive. All your programs will need to be reinstalled onto whatever partition you wish. Doing the job properly the first time saves you from hassles later on. ;-)	Susan B (19)
197754	2003-12-06 09:58:00	Aha, I missed out the main bit for some reason. The problem is, the new one is still under warranty, and I don't want to pay to get it put in. If I do it myself, the warranty is void. And anyway, I still want to have a hardrive in my old computer as well. I coulnt belive it when my Dad told me he chucked out the very old computer under my bed. It had a newer 10gb hardrive in! I didnt do it the first time, the company did. Can I legally have XP on 2 drives/partitions? Maybe if I can just do a drive image over the network, then format, but I would prefer to partition without losing data.	mejobloggs (264)
197755	2003-12-07 07:58:00	Is it possible to do a drive image over a network?	mejobloggs (264)
197756	2003-12-07 08:12:00	I might be wrong but can't you just make an image of the 40 gig place it on the 40gig and then copy it over the network to the 20. then once you have setup the partitions on the 40 copy the image back and restore. Might want to try this with the 20 incase it doesn't work.	Jacob4165 (199)
197757	2003-12-07 09:05:00	> Is it possible to do a drive image over a network? With what? I have not actually tried it myself but as far as I know Ghost will do what you want.	Susan B (19)
197758	2003-12-07 09:49:00	> > Is it possible to do a drive image over a > network? > > With what? I have not actually tried it myself but as > far as I know Ghost will do what you want . I dunno . Anything free? I dont want to spend any money .	mejobloggs (264)
197759	2003-12-07 10:27:00	1) I don't know of any free imaging programs,m but Ghost can image over a network . 2) Temporarily swapping hard drives won't invalidate any warranty . 3) Why on earth would you go to NTFS? You lose full interchangeability of data because older OSs can't read NTFS, and the only advantage is enhanced security, which is of dubious value outside of a commercial network . 4) If your knowledge is limited, KISS it . Cheers Billy 8-{)	Billy T (70)
197760	2003-12-07 11:26:00	I know you can on a Novell network not sure about MS network it invloves making a os boot disk (we use a 98 boot disk) then using odi driver for your NIC of course Novell uses ipx and not ip. I think Http://www.bootdisk.com may have some network boot disk that may help you	beama (111)
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