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| Thread ID: 25369 | 2002-10-02 05:49:00 | Partition Magic Error 1513 | dariog (2111) | Press F1 |
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| 85291 | 2002-10-02 05:49:00 | I want to install Redhat Linux 7.3 onto my Win XP machine. I have a 40GB hard drive with a single XP partition (NTFS). When I use partition magic to resize it i get error 1513 "Bad Attribute Position in File Record". The Powerquest website says to run chkdsk /F which I did with no noticeable effect. Then I noticed that down at the bottom of the page (which is at www.powerquest.com sorry dunno how to make links in PressF1) there is a sneaky little message that says: "Cause(s) of the problem A file record's first attribute begins after the end of the attribute. This error can also occur in Windows 2000/XP because of a new file record format that has been added to Windows 2000/XP. When PowerQuest products detect this new format, they interpret it as an Error 1513. " What does this mean and how do I fix it? I dont really care if I use partition magic to do it, I just want to resize my NTFS partition so I can get Redhat installed. |
dariog (2111) | ||
| 85292 | 2002-10-02 06:52:00 | I don't know the answer, but I have to say I am surprised that Partition Magic will resize NTFS partitions. I don't suppose you want to convert to FAT32 before you do it? I would expect PM to have more joy on a FAT32 partition. robo. |
robo (205) | ||
| 85293 | 2002-10-02 06:59:00 | I think the problem is that Partition Magic can't do it, robo.:D "Not enuff magic". | Graham L (2) | ||
| 85294 | 2002-10-02 07:01:00 | Do you mean can't shrink an NTFS volume? robo. PS I see you have broken the 1k! well done. |
robo (205) | ||
| 85295 | 2002-10-02 07:11:00 | PartitionMagic v8 certainly can resize (up/down) NTFS partitions on NT/2K/XP. However you cannot be using Dynamic disks - change the disk back to Basic. Babe. |
Babe Ruth (416) | ||
| 85296 | 2002-10-02 07:16:00 | NTFS seems to be very clever. It looks as if PM can't handle it. At least it admits it, and stops with an error message. Some software would just carry on. :-( Maybe someone who has used parted or ranish (free partitioners) will know if they can do it. Doubtless they (and PM) will be enhanced if they can't. I think a conversion back to FAT32 would be the ideal ... if that is possible. Otherwise, it looks as if a full reinstall on a clear disk might be the only way. (An added disk is the third option ... but seems a bit silly if the one there now is 40GB). 1k ... had more than that in the old system ... it's only a number.;-) (BTW, robo, could you give an FAQ number to the one I've got as "FAQ XXX howto ... in Linux") |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 85297 | 2002-10-02 08:41:00 | All versions of Partition Magic recognise NTFS partitions and logical drives . However, no version of Partition Magic will recognise a dynamic disk . Item 4 at PowerQuest - Does PartitionMagic 8 support Dynamic Disks? ( . powerquest . com/partitionmagic/pmfaq . cfm" target="_blank">www . powerquest . com) Dynamic disk is not included as a default setup . The default setup is basic disk for the following reason - Error Message About Partition Appears When You Install Windows XP to a Dynamic Volume ( . microsoft . com/default . aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q283421" target="_blank">support . microsoft . com) Converting from basic disk to dynamic disk requires user input and applies only to selected Microsoft operating systems . Dynamic disk applies to entire hard drives . The advantages of dynamic disk are offset by the problems suffered when implemented by users unaware of dynamic disk limitations . Be aware that converting from dynamic disk to basic disk requires the deletion of all volumes on the hard drive since dynamic disk applies to entire hard drives . Ergo - backup all critical data before conversion . |
Merlin (503) | ||
| 85298 | 2002-10-03 00:59:00 | Ok, I'm really only an Intermediate user and I have no idea what a dynamic disk is. Anyone care to explain? How do I tell if I have a dynamic disk, and because I don't want to lose all of my data, what are my options? | dariog (2111) | ||
| 85299 | 2002-10-03 01:01:00 | Will converting the partition to FAT32 cause me any loss in performance or will I lose all my data when I convert? | dariog (2111) | ||
| 85300 | 2002-10-03 01:23:00 | There is little point in converting from NTFS to FAT32 unless you change from dynamic to basic disk. To check the disk type, Log on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance, click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management. In the left pane, click Disk Management. The disk type is listed under "Type" To convert disk type read HOW TO: Convert to Basic and Dynamic Disks in Windows XP Professional (support.microsoft.com) |
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