Secondary partition created doesn't show under My Comp


  1. glpetrov
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    Secondary partition created doesn't show under My Comp


    OK, my problem is the following:

    When I was installing Windows 7 I partitioned my hard drive into two parts. The first one I allocated 20GB of free space for Windows to use. The second one I crated, was allocated 230 something GB for music, software, etc. The problem is that when I started my computer for the first time only the first one (20GB) was showing under My computer. The second one (230GB) wasn't there as a separate label. How do I make this work? Please help. Thank you in advance.
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  3. Jonathan_King
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    Windows 7 Professional x64
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    Welcome!

    That seems pretty straightforward. Type diskmgmt.msc into the start menu and press enter.

    Right-click on the "hidden" partition and select Assign drive letter and paths. Then give that drive a letter!

    Good luck,
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  4. glpetrov
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    Thank you so much. That solved it. I'm such a n00b I swear.
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  6. Jonathan_King
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    Hey, Shawn didn't write hundreds of tutorials for those who already know how! See here: Tutorials - Windows 7 Forums
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