Partitioning Drive


  1. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Home premium 32 bit
       #1

    Partitioning Drive


    I have a 1tb HD and I want to partition it to install another operating system. There is no "unallocated space". How do I go about making my partition?
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #2

    You won't have any unallocated space until you shrink the current partition.

    You can use Windows 7's disk management utility if you wish.

    Partition or Volume - Shrink

    If you want more control you may want to consider using Partition Wizard, as this tutorial explains.

    Partition Wizard : Use the Bootable CD

    Basically, you create a Partition Wizard boot disc that you boot into, carry out your partition changes, apply them, and then boot back into Windows when you're done.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Home premium 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    so when I shrink it, I won't lose anything currently on my HD?
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #4

    As long as you are careful, no.

    Which operating system will you be dual-booting Windows 7 with?

    For example, this tutorial explains how to dual boot Windows XP and Windows 7.

    Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Home premium 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    well my cousin who works on computers for a living thinks its possible to put the Mac OS on there with windows. my hardware checks out to run Mac well.
      My Computer


  6. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #6

    Disk Management is safe. But before you work with Partition Wizard, make an image of the current partition. PW can play an act on you if you are not extra careful. Has happened to me and I lost all partitions on the drive. Fortunately I had images of everything.
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #7

    You cannot legally install OS X on a PC as Apple's EULA specifically states it can only be installed on Apple branded hardware.
      My Computer


  8. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #8

    doherty1321 said:
    well my cousin who works on computers for a living thinks its possible to put the Mac OS on there with windows. my hardware checks out to run Mac well.
    If you run an Apple OS on a PC, you are in violation of the Apple EULA. So that would not be legal.

    Technically it can be done, but legally you go out on a limb.
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Home premium 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    I see thank you for that. Could have landed myself in some trouble.
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:45.
Find Us