Windows 7: Cannot new create partition using third party software

Hi guys i when i try using Acronis*Disk Director Suite to create new partition it give me this error anyway idea why? My hard drive have around 260gb free space as shown why it still giving me this error T.T

shaun166;

It is difficult to tell from the picture you posted, but it appears you already have 4 "Primary" partitions on this hard drive. That is the limit. However, Windows 7 and Data partitions can reside on a "Logical" partition. You would need to convert your last "Primary" partition to an "Extended" partition so you can create "Logical" partitions in the "Extended" part.



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Robert

Can you post back a screenshot of your full Disk Management map using the Snipping Tool in Start Menu, attaching file using paper clip in reply box.

Then let us know exactly what you want to accomplish and we recommend the exact steps.

The best tool for partition management in Windows 7 is bootable Partition Wizard CD for that which cannot be done by Disk Mgmt. It has been used to help remove over 100+ dual boots here since Windows 7 release date.

Why use that partitioner? Windows 7's partitioner is GREAT ! Just right-click the computer icon in the start menu. Click on Disk Management and WHAMMO!

P.S. It may take a while to load your first time.

After it loads - right click your hard drive and click "Shrink Volume". After you go through the dialogs and create the new unallocated space, right click the new space and create a new partition thingy.

Because, Coolio - Disk Management cannot do what the OP wants.

Not without destroying data on at least one of his existing partitions.

3rd party partitioners can do it non - destructively.

Hope it helps.

Hi Shaun,

Iseeu is correct.

Already stated on your other thread here:permalink

Ow... that stung a little . BTW I use Windows 7's manager for all my partitioning needs.

LOL - it wasn't meant that way. Just answering the question you asked.

@iseeuu
So i have 4 partition it is the max. I need to delete the OEM partition and Recovery to create new partition?
The last primary partition I right click them it only show "help"

Not necessarily.

You could convert two into logical drives ( it's a lot easier if they are already adjacent )

You then are able to create one more.

Just went back to get your screenie - I assume you extended already to include the Unallocated space - or is it still the same as this ?

http://i48.tinypic.com/qpgmz9.png

Alternatively , you could delete one you don't need. You might consider making the 7 partition "system" and deleting the 100mb one.

I assume you are not using Ultimate and Bitlocker drive Encryption?