I cannot create a Windows 8 partition as I already have four partition

I want to install Windows 8 Consumer Preview, and create another partition, but I already have four partitions. I have tried partitioning my primary partition, but this does not work as there is a maximum amount of partitions?

One of the partitions I have is a logical partition, but I think it is a default for the Lenovo Recovery OS. Please could someone tell me how to create a partition to install Windows 8?

I have attached a screenshot of how my hard drive is partitioned, to help explanation.

Thank you very much if you help me on this

I don't think that is going to work Shawn.

Because he is using mbr style - he will need to either delete a primary, or create another logical inside the Extended.

He could possibly use a 3rd party app to include one of the existing primaries into the extended - might stop him accessing the oem functions, tho.

Best bet is to make his windows partition system - then delete the 100mb thing.

Then he has one free slot and can create another partition.

Why ? It`s only 200 MBs.

Doesn't matter how small it is.

It is a partition - it is therefore using up a slot in the partition table.

He only has 4 slots.

AddRAM said:

Why ? It`s only 200 MBs.

Which program should I use to shrink my C drive and extend the logical drive?

Also, would I need to reformat anything?

Thank you so much for your help

I get this message when I follow your tutorial. I am not sure why this happens.