Solved hard disk changed to dynamic type after using disk management

[christin91]

hai friends,here's the screenshot of my disk management after reinstalling windows:



Please tell me
1.which one should I change to logical?
2.how to shrink C drive to my desired size?
3.should the newly created partitions be logical or primary?
I'd be using PW boot cd.

Please provide steps in detail.

 

[F5ing]

Hi! I'm new to this thread and I realize you already have a bunch of helpers here, so I'll not add any advice that differs from what you've already gotten.

I read through the thread a couple of hours ago and saw where Gregrocker had outlined steps you can take to complete what you're looking for, so until one of the helpers responds I'd just recommend reviewing that post to determine your next move.

 

[knowman66]

just as Arc said, google it and i found a Video help on how to convert dynamic disk to basic disk with Partition Wizard partition magic?

 

[Kaktussoft]

hai friends,here's the screenshot of my disk management after reinstalling windows:

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Please tell me
1.which one should I change to logical?
2.how to shrink C drive to my desired size?
3.should the newly created partitions be logical or primary?
I'd be using PW boot cd.

Please provide steps in detail.

In PW select the 574GB partition and resize it. Then create the logical partitions in the unallocated space. Of course apply the changes. Post screenshot afterwards.

How to Create Partition with partition manager? Partition Wizard Create Partition Video Help

Resize partition with Partition Wizard
How to Move/Resize Partition with partition manager? Partition Wizard Move/Resize Partition Video Help.

Create the unallocated space AFTER (not before) your 574GB partition!

 

[Kaktussoft]

Converting the HP_TOOLS to logical is not the way to go. Logical partitions should be adjacent to each other. Don't touch the HP_TOOLS and RECOVERY tools partition anyway.... because they are used for recovery. "system reserved" must be primary as well, because system boots from ACTIVE partition from disk. And only primary partitions can be active. So keep those 3 partitions as they are now!!

Convert 574GB partition to type logical! Video help on how to set partition as Primary or Logical.

Then do what I told you a few minutes ago

 

[christin91]

Create the unallocated space AFTER (not before) your 574GB partition!

didn't understand AFTER(not before).

 

[Kaktussoft]

create the unallocated space on the right side (not left side) of 574GB partirion

 

[christin91]

create the unallocated space on the right side (not left side) of 574GB partirion

Do u have any screenshot of unallocated space created on right side?Because I didn't understand the above reply either.

Will I get any option to create new partitions on right side?

 

[Kaktussoft]

First convert 574GB to type logical

Then do exactly what's explained here How to Create Partition with partition manager? Partition Wizard Create Partition Video Help
It resizes the C and adds 3 logical partitions. You want only 2 then create 2 of course

 

[Kaktussoft]

574GB is already logical?
See How to set partition as Logical with partition manager? Partition Wizard help.

 

[christin91]

Converting the HP_TOOLS to logical is not the way to go. Logical partitions should be adjacent to each other. Don't touch the HP_TOOLS and RECOVERY tools partition anyway.... because they are used for recovery. "system reserved" must be primary as well, because system boots from ACTIVE partition from disk. And only primary partitions can be active. So keep those 3 partitions as they are now!!

Convert 574GB partition to type logical! Video help on how to set partition as Primary or Logical.

Then do what I told you a few minutes ago

But Arc earlier said that primary partitions should not exceed four.
So is it necessary to convert C drive to logical?

 

[gregrocker]

For the fifth time now, convert C to Logical using PW CD, then resize it as needed to add other logical partition(s):
How to set partition as Primary or Logical.
Partition Wizard Resize Partition Video Help.
Partition Wizard Create Partition Video Help

 

[Arc]

Christin, follow what Greg is saying.

As and when you will try to partition the C drive, it will initially find 5 partitions there, and will be converted to dynamic again, coz a logical extended, including the volumes within it will be treated as another primary partition by the disk management.

If the number of primary partitions are less than four at the starting point, this problem will not occur.

System, recovery and HP tools must be primary for the proper running and maintenance of the system.

If you are afraid that after making C logical your system may not boot, it is not correct. The system boots from the system partition, where the MBR is stored.

So go for it, convert C to logical. Dont worry at all.

 

[christin91]

thank u friends for assisting me.
I have successfully done the partition

 

[christin91]

thank u friends for assisting me.
I have successfully done the partition

 

[Arc]

well done mate. bettet late than never.

 

[derekimo]

Nice work everyone...failure is not an option here.

 

[christin91]

Nice work everyone...failure is not an option here.

100% true.
Just my carelessness.:sarc:

You guys are amazing.

 

[knowman66]

haven't you dealt with it?

 

[christin91]

well done mate. bettet late than never.

dude just one more doubt:
how much percentage of C drive should be always free for smooth functioning of laptop?(I've heard that minimum 40% should be free)

In future can I extend the size of C drive by shrinking any other drive if need arises?