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| 75416 | 2002-08-31 23:27:00 | Heya, I while back when I was reformatting my computer, I decided to split the HDD into 2 partions, one for Program files etc, and the other for Windows and other misc stuff. Well it wasn't really a wise choice, the one with the program files in nearly full and I want to merge them into one again. I've herd of a program that could do it, but I forgot the name. I haven't checked, but is merging partions in the options of the boot disk (or XP CD) that I used to originally partion the drive? |
Mr. Insanity (957) | ||
| 75417 | 2002-08-31 23:30:00 | Hi, Partition Magic is probably what your thinking about. You can resize the partitions & still retain two or merge into one as you like. The beauty of programs like this is that you dont lose your data in doing so. | parry (27) | ||
| 75418 | 2002-08-31 23:32:00 | why not install programs on the other drive? | tweak'e (174) | ||
| 75419 | 2002-08-31 23:33:00 | Oops didnt see the second question. Windows will use a file called Fdisk and this is probably on your bootdisk. However, this works by wiping the data on your HD then resizing, so unless you want to backup your programs then reinstall everything again i would use Partition Magic or similar program. | parry (27) | ||
| 75420 | 2002-09-01 01:33:00 | Yep, Partition Magic was the program I was looking for. -I could always install programs on the other partition, but it's easier to just merge them. |
Mr. Insanity (957) | ||
| 75421 | 2002-09-01 02:37:00 | merging the partions kinda defeats the whole point of partitioning in the first place. usually you install to d drive so when it comes to format reinstall time you don't lose all your program data. eg i have my docoments, ie tempory internet files/cookies etc and most games on d drive. i've format c drive twice in the last 2 months with out loseing anything. i would be inclinded to keep the partitions and learn how to use them to your advantage. |
tweak'e (174) | ||
| 75422 | 2002-09-01 03:50:00 | That was the original purpose, but I didn't really manage it well and my hard drive (only 20GB) is too small to partition compared to how many programs I have installed on the computer. | Mr. Insanity (957) | ||
| 75423 | 2002-09-01 04:57:00 | >my hard drive (only 20GB) is too small to partition compared to how many programs I have installed on the computer. dosn't make sence. 20gig drive is still going to be 20gig regardless of partitions. 20gig split 10,10 or even 5,15 is useable. its all in the organizing. if 20gig is giving you trouble just wait till you get 80gig+ :^O ;-) each to their own i guess but i would still recomend keeping the partitions and organise your pc a little better. don't forget your next pc will have an even bigger drive in it. |
tweak'e (174) | ||
| 75424 | 2002-09-01 08:17:00 | 20GB! I thought you were talking about 3-4GB. How times have changed in this fast moving PC world. :-) I would invest in a CDRW as well if you havent got one. | parry (27) | ||
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