Hello, Not sure if I should set up my drives as gpt or mbr on a new system.
My new hardware:
MB- AsusP8Z68-V, UEFI BIOS
OS HD- Crucial M4 64g
Data HD- WD Caviar Black 750g
From what Ive read if install Win 7 64bit on the SSD without making any changes Ill get a gpt disk. Recommended UEFI-Based Disk-Partition Configurations
I realize I can install with a MBR if I want.
Ive read some pros and cons. Windows and GPT FAQ I'm leaning toward GPT.
Whats your advice? Thanks
@theog
In the tut you referenced down the bottom theres a warning:
"You CANNOT make a sector-by-sector copy of GPT disks. The Disk and Partition GUIDs will no longer be unique. This must never happen. You can make a sector-by-sector copy of the contents of ESP or basic data partitions."
What exactly is a sector-by-sector copy of the disk? Does this mean I cant clone it?
Why would you need to clone a new rig?Does this mean I cant clone it?
I dont want to clone it. I want to know what a sector to sector copy of a disk is.
@mjf
Thats a concern I have, what imaging and partition programs will I be able to use. (Id like to use a free program)
I checked free Macrium a while back and thought it supported GPT disks. Just double checked and it doesn't. I must have checked the pay version.
Just checked Acronis WD edition and cant tell if it supports GPT disks. I emailed WD with a question.
I also checked Partition Wizard a while back and it supported GPT disks. Ill have to check that again also. Must have been late when I was checking.
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