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Reinstalled Windows 7 Multi-Partition Drive (Basic Disk now Dynamic)
Hi everyone,
I have a multi-partitioned hard drive. 4 Partitions in total (C: OS, D: Programs, E: docs, F: docs). After 2 years Windows 7 began having shut down problems, so I decided to reinstall the OS. Booted from the Windows 7 DVD and picked the first partition and formatted it and then installed the OS instead of just installing the OS over the old OS. I did this because in my mind I figured if I didn't format the C: drive, I would have left over files on the C: drive (Not sure if that is true or not). All other partitions were fine mind you.
Anyways the install went fine. I then went and booted off the Acronis Media Rescue CD to make a full backup of the install. Acronis would not see the disc because it was now dynamic.
This is where I noticed that Windows had converted the disc from basic to dynamic.
Now I am trying to figure out why would Windows 7 convert the disk to dynamic just because I deleted the first partition?