Windows 7: convert logical partition to primary

web · 26 Nov 2012

hi i need to convert a logical partition to primary partition in win 7 ultimate, but cant seem to find a way to do it so far, i need to change the logical to primary so to be able to install an operating system on that partition.

iv read that the MBR in win 7 will only accommodate 4 primary partition's but is this per disk drive? or only four!!?? overall!?

hopefully a snapshot will be below any help will be gratefully received

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Brink · 26 Nov 2012

Hello Web, and welcome to Seven Forums.

You can also install an OS on a logical partition the same a primary partition. I've done it several times.

web · 26 Nov 2012

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Hello Web, and welcome to Seven Forums.

You can also install an OS on a logical partition the same a primary partition. I've done it several times.

OK brink thanks i never thought of just trying to install ill let u know how i get on I'm sure u couldn't use to tho? ....... what about the MBR thing is it per hard drive?

SIW2 · 26 Nov 2012

Yes, there is one mbr per HD.

Windows 7: convert logical partition to primary

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