Partition Hard-Drive without format?

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CloudS

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Search gave me some results but that were from Installing a new Windows.

Currently I have a C: drive and another drive (Recovery).
I have to create partitions of the C: without installing the Windows over or formatting. Is there an easy way to do this? I don't mind using some software, if it gets the work done effectively.
I got some little info about something Shrink C: or something. If there's already a tutorial for what I am trying to do, kindly link me.

BTW, please give some information about this Recovery drive?



Thanks
 

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Windows 7
   Information
We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.
& made the Startup Repair CD.
startup repair disc-create
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Did you make the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?

please give some information about this Recovery drive?
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Make & model unknown.
For better help with problems, Can you post your specs.
http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/22550-filling-out-system-specs.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-devices/6936-dont-know-what-hardware-you-have.html
VistaForums SysInfo Tool - Vista Forums

For partitions,
Can you post a screen shot of Disk management?
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Screenshot tools.
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ME/XP/Vista/Win7
This tutorial shows you how to partition your C drive without affecting the recovery partition.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/93322-partition-wizard-use-bootable-cd.html

It's a free download to create a bootable CD so once you've done it you insert the disc into your optical drive and boot into to repartition your drive.

As for the recovery drive, it does exactly what it says on the tin - it allows you to recover your computer to its factory state i.e. how it was when you first bought the computer.

One thing I would strongly advise, and that is to create a set of recovery discs before you do anything else so that you'll be able to recover your system should the recovery partition get corrupted.

Your computer documentation should show how to recover your system and how to create the recovery discs. One point to remember, recovery from discs takes a lot longer than using the recovery partition. You also need to remember that if you do carry out a factory restore, any data you haven't backed up and any partitions you have created would be wiped.
 

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CloudS said:
Currently I have a C: drive and another drive (Recovery).
I have to create partitions of the C: WHY without installing the Windows over or formatting. Is there an easy way to do this? YES I don't mind using some software, if it gets the work done effectively. Everything you need is already in Win 7
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Now what do you desire to do and why?

In any case, the output of DiskManagement will be needed.

Please use following procedure and be sure to drag the field separators so that all fields are visible and readable.

HOW TO POST A SNAPSHOT OF DISK MANAGEMENT DISPLAY
Run disk management:
WIN | type DISKMGMT.MSC | ENTER
WIN is the key with the wavy flag.

Maximize the output of Disk Management:
ALT-Spacebar key combo (this pops up a menu) followed by X key (selects Maximize) |
Drag the field separators (such as between Status and Capacity) to show entire field. This is very important, otherwise, needed info is not visible.

Make a snapshot:
WIN | type SNIPPING | ENTER | New
Drag the cursor around the area you want to snip.
File | Save as | select save location and name | Save

Post the snapshot:
Upload a File or Screenshot in Seven Forums

 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
Is it fine to create OEM Rec discs after installing AV, brower etc?

karlsnooks
Because I want to have more drives. And without formatting as I have installed some basic apps like AV etc.
 

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OK. I will do that now.
After that, how do I go about for the partition?
Also, in the image I posted there are Tools and System too. These are not partitions? They are not visible in the My Computer.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
CloudS said:
Is it fine to create OEM Rec discs after installing AV, brower etc? Yes

Because I want to have more drives. And without formatting as I have installed some basic apps like AV etc.
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The bottom half of the DiskManagement screen is missing from your post.

Could you please repost and include that bottom half which shows a map of the physical drives?
Thanks,
karl
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
karlsnooks said:
CloudS said:
Is it fine to create OEM Rec discs after installing AV, brower etc? Yes

Because I want to have more drives. And without formatting as I have installed some basic apps like AV etc.
Click to expand...

The bottom half of the DiskManagement screen is missing from your post.

Could you please repost and include that bottom half which shows a map of the physical drives?
Thanks,
karl
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Here's the other half.


F: is a USB modem which I have connected (not sure if thats what its called) and CD Drive H: is perhaps the virtual drive created by Power ISO which I think is not shown in the DiskMGMT.

Also, after the creation of recovery disk is it safe and recommended to delete or remove the recovery drive?
 

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Would you do me a big favor and post a snip showing the complete Disk Management output in one snip? I'm not good at scrolling back and forth and trying to put the pieces together in my mind.
Thanks,
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
karlsnooks said:
Would you do me a big favor and post a snip showing the complete Disk Management output in one snip? I'm not good at scrolling back and forth and trying to put the pieces together in my mind.
Thanks,
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Here
 

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Presently your disk 0 already contains 4 primary parititions which is the maximum.

To create another partition in the space occupied by your C will require removing either the Recovery or the Tools Paritition or both.

After making/purchasing the recovery discs, then you would be able to safely delete the recovery partition. You will want to also make a Win 7 System Repair Disc.

I don't know what HP puts in a Tools partition,however, my guess is that partition can also be eleiminated. On this parition you will be better advised by someone with directl experience in the matter of the tools partition.

What I would do if this were my system is to make a system image backup of the C, then I'd eliminate the Recovery and the tools partition followed by using Partition Wizard to shrink the C and create 1 or 2 more parititions as desired.

Actually, I wouldn't use Parition Wizard at all, but that requires more knowledge and steps and for the inexperienced much more risky. Thus, I recommend using Partition Wizard.

Incidentally, I had an HP with all of those glorious partitions. I simply used Diskpart commands to put the disk back to its virgin state with nothing on it and then installed Windows. You don't need all of that HP bloatware. I did have a licensed OS to install and did not use any HP recovery discs.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
karlsnooks said:
Presently your disk 0 already contains 4 primary parititions which is the maximum.

To create another partition in the space occupied by your C will require removing either the Recovery or the Tools Paritition or both.

After making/purchasing the recovery discs, then you would be able to safely delete the recovery partition. You will want to also make a Win 7 System Repair Disc.

I don't know what HP puts in a Tools partition,however, my guess is that partition can also be eleiminated. On this parition you will be better advised by someone with directl experience in the matter of the tools partition.

What I would do if this were my system is to make a system image backup of the C, then I'd eliminate the Recovery and the tools partition followed by using Partition Wizard to shrink the C and create 1 or 2 more parititions as desired.

Actually, I wouldn't use Parition Wizard at all, but that requires more knowledge and steps and for the inexperienced much more risky. Thus, I recommend using Partition Wizard.

Incidentally, I had an HP with all of those glorious partitions. I simply used Diskpart commands to put the disk back to its virgin state with nothing on it and then installed Windows. You don't need all of that HP bloatware. I did have a licensed OS to install and did not use any HP recovery discs.
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But in My Computer, all I can see is Drive C: and Recovery D:

By partitioning I meant, creating more drives, like Drive E: and Drive I: while keeping the Drive C: for windows only.
 

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OS
Windows 7
You are restricted to either 4 primary partitions or
3 primary + 1 extended partition.
Inside the extended partition you can create many logical drives.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
karlsnooks said:
You are restricted to either 4 primary partitions or
3 primary + 1 extended partition.
Inside the extended partition you can create many logical drives.
Click to expand...

I just want to create say 3 or 4 more drives or volumes other than C:
What would you suggest for that? I think, logical volumes instead of primary are OK too. I think, primary is used for installing OS.
That HP tools drive, it contains some folders BIOS and BIOS update, found out using Partition Wizard Home.

Can I resize C: and then create 3 or 4 logical volumes (actually just Drives are what I need) from the remaining space? If possible, please guide.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
You are restricted to either 4 primary partitions or
3 primary + 1 extended partition.
Inside the extended partition you can create many logical drives.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
karlsnooks said:
You are restricted to either 4 primary partitions or
3 primary + 1 extended partition.
Inside the extended partition you can create many logical drives.
Click to expand...

Alright, if thats the only possible way.
Can I change HP Tools partition from Primary to extended and then create logical drives?
Or perhaps, I can merge the Tools partition with C: and create Extended and then local drives?

If no, what would you suggest me doing?
 

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OS
Windows 7
What I would do if this were my system is to make a system image backup of the C, then I'd eliminate the Recovery and the tools partition followed by using Partition Wizard to shrink the C and create 1 or 2 more parititions as desired.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
karlsnooks said:
What I would do if this were my system is to make a system image backup of the C, then I'd eliminate the Recovery and the tools partition followed by using Partition Wizard to shrink the C and create 1 or 2 more parititions as desired.
Click to expand...

OK, I am on the path you are suggesting.
Just for info, how is this image backup of C different from the Recovery Disc?
Since, I have got the Recovery Disc set, can't I simply eliminate the Recovery partition now?
 

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OS
Windows 7
Please go to the tutorial section of this forum and read the tutorials on system image backups.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
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