Trying to divide Windows XP

[david65]

Hi,


I have a laptop running Windows XP. I cannot decide how to split off of drive C and make another drive. I think it is called a partitioning (spelling). Anyways, it just has the one drive (Storage Space). I have a habit of sometimes installing a dull program or I may delete a wrong file, etc...

I usually test out programs on a drive that is not too important in the start up mode. Not the main directory (Chttp://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

Only has one C drive currently!


David65

[krstofer]

Be not afraid, grasshopper.
I would use the "system restore" feature, building a restore point, then installing your new program. Then you can "roll back" to the previous OS configuration if needed.
Or, do your partition thing, if you wish. [edited]
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[This message was edited by Steven Edwards on 09-08-03 at 08:56 AM.]

[david65]

Hey, http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif


Is there a way to partition the hard drive using the operating system that came with the computer without having to install additional software?



David

[Steven Edwards]

No, but you can buy Partition Magic and it will do it for you. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

-Steven

[PN]

It is my understanding that, if you want to partition your drive without losing any data, or, in other words, create a non-destructive partition, then you will want to use Partition Magic.

PN