Hi All,
i recently got new Compaq laptop- CQ 45-106 AU (If i'm not wrong- will update it after reaching home.). Now i have two questions regarding this.
First one is i want to make partition of my hard disk. My laptop harddisk is around ~ 250GB. Now i would like to make partition of lets say 50GB each. Presently there are two partitions.One is of recovery and that is of 10 GB and rest is allocated to C drive. Now what i want is to make more partition out of this two. e.g. 50 GB each. Now i serched many things on the net but couldnt get proper method. Could you help me with this?
Second thing is i would like to install Linux with this Vista as a dual boot. But none of the distros of Linux i have can detect Hard disk of my laptop. It has something to do with SATA harddisk i suppose. Kindly give me some idea on that as well.
Thanks and Regards,
RP
9  6327  YarrOfDoom 1,247
Recognized Expert Top Contributor
Hmm, SATA shouldn't be a problem for Linux I think, if you use the latest version of the distro of course. So in case you haven't done it already, see if you can get the latest version from the site of the distro of your choice.
Then you can set up your partitions during the installation of Linux.
If you do want to do the partitioning in Windows, Vista has a tool for that. Just go to your Control Panel and start typing 'partition' in the searchbox at the top-right of your window, and you'll get there in no time.
Hi YarrOfDoom,
Well i used BootitNg to first trim my C drive now i have drives as below.
C - 50 GB
D - 10 GB (Recovery)
F - 50 GB (Empty)
and then 120+ GB unallocated.
When i try to make new volume from this unallocated space it would not allow me giving error " You can not create a new volume in this unallocated space because the disk already contains the maximum number of partitions" . Any help regarding this.
As i would like to make two 50 GB partition out of this and then if possible merge remaining 20 GB with 10 GB recovery partition for my linux OS.
Anything from your side is welcome.
Thanks and Regards,
RP
YarrOfDoom 1,247
Recognized Expert Top Contributor
When you tried to add the extra partitions, did you try it only with BootitNG? And if you tried it with others, do they give the same problem?
If you're not planning on storing files that are larger than 4GB on those extra partition, you can do the partitioning from the Linux-installer, and make the partitions FAT32. That way you'll be able to access them from both Linux and Windows (as far as I know, Linux cannot write on NTFS partitions).
Hi,
Well through Windows partition manager i was not able to shrink C drive after some limit so i used BootItNg to make C drive according to what i wanted. Then i used windows partition manager to make another 50 GB partition. But then i cant do anything with remaining unallocated space of about 120+ GB neither with BootItNg nor with window partition manger. As per what i learn from Net i can not make further Primary partition and i need to make some extended partition but can not seem to getting any idea how to do that.
Regarding linux.. well right now i dont have the newest disto so need to download that. And regarding writing to NTFS through linux.. well its possible but you need to include some package. I have done this in past. But there used to be some risks involved with it which i dont remember now,, but it can be done... However my main problem is to allocate that 120+ GB into some partitions.
Thanks,
RP
YarrOfDoom 1,247
Recognized Expert Top Contributor
After some research, I've found out you can indeed only have 4 primary partitions. So as you said, you'll need an extended partition.
There are 2 ways of doing this: if you're not afraid of command line tools, you can do it with DiskPart, or if you'll have to do it with Vista's graphical one, which creates an extended partition as fourth one ( as explained here).
Now you only appear to have 3 primary partitions, but lots of laptops nowadays have a hidden partition for backup purposes etc. So I'd delete F, so you have room for an extended partition.
Hi,
I have already seen the page you have given but when i try to do it that way it wont allow me to create a new partition and it is not creating a new extended partition as well. Regarding Diskpart i tried hands on it but i seem not understanding it properly. As it is not working for me. Can you provide some good tutorial on Diskpart..
Thanks,
RP
YarrOfDoom 1,247
Recognized Expert Top Contributor
A quick search on google directed me to this article about using DiskPart. http://www.vistarewired.com/2007/04/...nt-doesnt-work
And are you sure there's room for an extra partition? You can only have four of them, and your laptop manufacturer might have put a hidden one on your harddrive.
Hi,
Well i have done the partition now. I was not able to make extended partition through Windows so i used one third party software- Paragon Hard Disk Manager -
and through that i was able to make extended partition.
Thanks,
RP
If there is an unallocated space on disk, you can easy make a partition, if no unallocated space, you need to shrink partition and then create new partition. Read the article about "[how to partition a hard drive with multi-ways".
Sign in to post your reply or Sign up for a free account.
Similar topics | |
by: Lowell Kirsh |
last post by:
I have a script which I use to find all duplicates of files within a
given directory and all its subdirectories. It seems like it's longer
than it needs to be but I can't figure out how to shorten it. Perhaps
there are some python features or libraries I'm not taking advantage of.
The way it works is that it puts references to all the files in a
dictionary with file size being the key. The dictionary can hold
multiple values per key....
|
by: Mark Dengler |
last post by:
I am trying to write a C# backend program that will handle the
database maintenance that I would otherwise have to do via Microsoft's
Analysis Services front end GUI Wizards. Currently I am having a
problem with recreating the SliceValue. The value is a time dimension
and should equate to ... and
instead it is these same values, but instead of being seperated by
periods it has some sort of non-displayable character (maybe a
newline)...
|
by: Nathan Sokalski |
last post by:
Ever since I found out that they didn't give us a way to install both IE6
and IE7 on the same machine, I have been more frustrated and annoyed with
Microsoft than I ever have been with any company (and for someone who has
loved Microsoft as much as me, that takes something pretty bad!). I am a web
developer, and only have access to one computer, which makes it hard to test
for both IE6 and IE7. But even for people that have access to...
|
by: Laurence |
last post by:
Hi folks,
As I konw: database partition (aka data partition?), the database can
span multiple machines; table partition, the data within a table can
seperate by certain condition.
How about inter-partition and intra-partition? Is inter-partition
database partition...?
|
by: Vinod Sadanandan |
last post by:
Table Partition Performance analysis
============================================
Collection of Statistics for Cost-Based Optimization/DBMS_STATS vs. ANALYZE
The cost-based approach relies on statistics and if the cost-based
Approach is used , then statistics should be gernerated for all tables, clusters, and all types of indexes accessed by SQL statements. If the size and data distribution of your tables change frequently, then...
| | |
by: debasisdas |
last post by:
SAMPLE CODE TO CREATE SUB PARTITIONS
=======================================
RANGE-HASH-9i
-------------------------
CREATE TABLE SUBPART
(
ID NUMBER(10) PRIMARY KEY,
NAME VARCHAR2(20)
)
|
by: techtonator |
last post by:
Hi,
I have a laptop with Vista Home Premium 64 bit installed. It also has a recovery partition. Now since this can be used to restore the system back to its factory state, HP/Microsoft didn't provide any Vista OS DVD even though MS must have charged me for the Vista license.
Now that I have paid for the Vista license and I don't have the Vista DVD for clean (re)install of Vista, is there any way to create the Vista DVD that I could use for...
|
by: serdar |
last post by:
Hi,
My partition in d:\ suddenly gone. Windows (XP pro) shows it like a raw, empty harddisk. And when I try to read data from d (like scanning the drive with avast) I get a CRC error.
Is there any way to repair it or if not what's the best tool to recover data from the partition?
Thanks.
edit: I tried to type d: in the command prompt and I get a CRC error.
|
by: marktang |
last post by:
ONU (Optical Network Unit) is one of the key components for providing high-speed Internet services. Its primary function is to act as an endpoint device located at the user's premises. However, people are often confused as to whether an ONU can Work As a Router. In this blog post, we’ll explore What is ONU, What Is Router, ONU & Router’s main usage, and What is the difference between ONU and Router. Let’s take a closer look !
Part I. Meaning of...
|
by: Oralloy |
last post by:
Hello folks,
I am unable to find appropriate documentation on the type promotion of bit-fields when using the generalised comparison operator "<=>".
The problem is that using the GNU compilers, it seems that the internal comparison operator "<=>" tries to promote arguments from unsigned to signed.
This is as boiled down as I can make it.
Here is my compilation command:
g++-12 -std=c++20 -Wnarrowing bit_field.cpp
Here is the code in...
|
by: jinu1996 |
last post by:
In today's digital age, having a compelling online presence is paramount for businesses aiming to thrive in a competitive landscape. At the heart of this digital strategy lies an intricately woven tapestry of website design and digital marketing. It's not merely about having a website; it's about crafting an immersive digital experience that captivates audiences and drives business growth.
The Art of Business Website Design
Your website is...
| | |
by: Hystou |
last post by:
Overview:
Windows 11 and 10 have less user interface control over operating system update behaviour than previous versions of Windows. In Windows 11 and 10, there is no way to turn off the Windows Update option using the Control Panel or Settings app; it automatically checks for updates and installs any it finds, whether you like it or not. For most users, this new feature is actually very convenient. If you want to control the update process,...
|
by: tracyyun |
last post by:
Dear forum friends,
With the development of smart home technology, a variety of wireless communication protocols have appeared on the market, such as Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. Each protocol has its own unique characteristics and advantages, but as a user who is planning to build a smart home system, I am a bit confused by the choice of these technologies. I'm particularly interested in Zigbee because I've heard it does some...
|
by: conductexam |
last post by:
I have .net C# application in which I am extracting data from word file and save it in database particularly. To store word all data as it is I am converting the whole word file firstly in HTML and then checking html paragraph one by one.
At the time of converting from word file to html my equations which are in the word document file was convert into image.
Globals.ThisAddIn.Application.ActiveDocument.Select();...
|
by: adsilva |
last post by:
A Windows Forms form does not have the event Unload, like VB6. What one acts like?
|
by: muto222 |
last post by:
How can i add a mobile payment intergratation into php mysql website.
|
by: bsmnconsultancy |
last post by:
In today's digital era, a well-designed website is crucial for businesses looking to succeed. Whether you're a small business owner or a large corporation in Toronto, having a strong online presence can significantly impact your brand's success. BSMN Consultancy, a leader in Website Development in Toronto offers valuable insights into creating effective websites that not only look great but also perform exceptionally well. In this comprehensive...
| |
