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Thread ID: 27142	2002-11-14 23:52:00	FAQ #34 - How to Partition using FDisk	Chilling_Silence (9)	Press F1

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98673	2002-11-14 23:52:00	Firstly, In partitioning, you WILL LOSE ALL YOUR DATA, so perform a full backup before you read any further. Now, you'll need a boot disk, so see the FAQ on how to make one. Next, re-boot in DOS mode, using your newly created boot disk. Once done, type: Fdisk This will load up FDisk. It might warn you about large drive support, just press "y" If your disk is using the NTFS File system, it'll give another warning, press y again. If you had a second warning, you'll need to select "Delete Non-Dos partition". Otherwise, we'll carry on. Select "5" if you're partitioning a secondary disk, and choose your disk number that you want to partition, but usually this is just gonna be your primary drive. We're now going to delete the existing information and then split the drive. Select "3" - Delete Partition or Logical Drive Select "1" Slect the partition you want deleted Press Eter Now type the drive name eg. Delldisk1 Press "y" Now Select 1 - Create DOS Partition or Logical DOS Drive Select 1 It will verify Drive Integrity Do you wish to use the maximum available size for Primary DOS Partition Press "N" It will verify Drive integrity Type how big you want it to be, say, 3/4 usually for most purposes, but it's up to you. It will say "Primary DOS Partition created, drive letters changed or added" Press Esc Press 1 for Create DOS partition or Logical DOS Drive Press 2 for Extended Partition It will verify Drive Integrity It will come up with largest possible amount, press enter Press Esc Press Enter Press Esc You'll be in the main menu, you can the press Esc to Quit, and then don't forget to restart your PC, THEN FORMAT. You will then need to go through and re-setup windows and restore your back-up. Congratulations, You've got a partitioned HDD	Chilling_Silence (9)
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