partition Limit of 4 in windows 7


  1. Posts : 28
    window 7 ultimate 32 bit
       #1

    partition Limit of 4 in windows 7


    hello i got an problem i want windows 7 dual boot with linux.
    but i cant make more partitions and that sucks...
    soeone know how to delete this limit or an alternative?
    (see attachment)
    (i have windows 7 ultimate that is mac theme)
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  2. Posts : 27
    ubuntu
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    It has nothing to do with windows 7, but a standard mbr limitation. Which i 4 primary partitions. If you consider logical partition, you should be able to increase the number of partitions drastically. Perhaps merging the primary data partition into a logical one connected to the primary system partition, would be the best. Then you have room for 1 new primary partition.

    Joakim
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  3. Posts : 130
    MSDN Home Premium
       #3

    I have 6 partitions on a single 1Tb Sata HDD!

    Win 7 HP 32bit

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  4. Posts : 6,349
    Windows7 Pro 64bit SP-1; Windows XP Pro 32bit
       #4

    Linux and Windows don't always work well on the same hard drive. The boot managers have conflicts.

    The best thing to do would be to get a second hard drive and install Linux on the seperate drive.

    Or it is possible to run linux as a virtual OS inside Windows.
    Never tried it myself but I know many do this.
    Check in the Virtual section off of the sevenforums main page.

    I realize it isn't what you want but the only place to put it now is where your D is.
    Then you have no data space.
    Mike
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  5. Posts : 6,349
    Windows7 Pro 64bit SP-1; Windows XP Pro 32bit
       #5

    KremmenUK said:
    I have 6 partitions on a single 1Tb Sata HDD!

    Win 7 HP 32bit
    Not as Basic.
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  6. Posts : 28
    window 7 ultimate 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    thanks all
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  7. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #7

    Hello timvdhoorn, welcome to Seven Forums!



    You can get an idea from the outline in Option Four of this tutorial at the link below to convert the D: Data partition to an Extended partition/Logical drive as has been suggested and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.


    Partition Wizard : Use the Bootable CD


    There can be only 4 Primary or 3 Primary and 1 Extended no more.
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