4 Partitions-Which to use on custom reinstall


  1. msgaby
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    7 Pro 64 bit
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    4 Partitions-Which to use on custom reinstall


    Hi. I'm doing a custom install if Windows 7 Pro and a screen asking where I want to install Windows has come up. 4 partitions have come up:
    1. SYS DEV 1.5 GB Total 1.1 Free - Primary
    2. Windows 7 OF 124 GB Total 5.0 GB Free - System
    3. New Volume 97.7 GB Total 97.4 GB . Free - Logical
    4. New Volume 9.8 GB Total 9.7 GB Free - Primary

    I do not speak computer too well so I really don't know what a partition is, what it's purpose is, if I need 1 or more than one, and which to use.

    Finally, is it after the installation is virtually complete that I download the drivers? (I was looking at a tutorial and it looked a bit unclear.)

    Thanks!
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  3. AddRAM
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    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    Well if you don`t have any data stored on those other partitions, I would wipe them all, but as of now you would reinstall windows on #2

    Can you please post a shot of Disk Management before you even reinstall windows for us to look at.

    Disk Management - Post a Screen Capture Image

    What is on the 97 GB Logical Partition ?


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