How to partition a new external HD in Windows 7?


  1. Posts : 103
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
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    How to partition a new external HD in Windows 7?


    I just got a new Western Digital 2TB external hard drive for backup, but I want to partition it in order for it to be more effective(or so I've heard). I know that in Windows XP when you format a new hard drive you can make partitions with extreme ease. How can I do that in Windows 7?

    TIA
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  2. Posts : 6,668
    Windows 7 x64
       #2

    Disk management operates basically the same in windows 7.

    Do not make more than 4 partitions as this can be problematic for the file system.
    If windows built in is just not working for you or you don't understand it properly I suggest using a partition tool
    Here's a decent one with a free version
    Free Partition Magic alternative. Free Partition Manager Software for Windows 7/VISTA/XP/2000 and Windows Server 2003/2008/2000.
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