Im trying to format my pc and keep some files but i dont have a flash drive or anything to store theam on so I wanna know is it possible to split my c drive into 2 sections one section to be recovered and the other section just so i can store the files i wanna keep http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6196/50670186.png
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Im trying to format my pc and keep some files but i dont have a flash drive or anything to store theam on so I wanna know is it possible to split my c drive into 2 sections one section to be recovered and the other section just so i can store the files i wanna keep http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6196/50670186.png
Yes, most newer disk management suites (Partition Wizard) can resize and split partitions without loss of data. However, you should always backup your hard drive before doing this sort of thing because no program is perfect.
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Im trying to format my pc and keep some files but i dont have a flash drive or anything to store theam on so I wanna know is it possible to split my c drive into 2 sections one section to be recovered and the other section just so i can store the files i wanna keep http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6196/50670186.png
Before installation and loading of files... Yes, the windows 7 installer gives you the opportunity to partition right at the beginning of the install.
After installing and loading files... Nope. Well, not without taking some significant risk of data loss... You can use third party partitioning tools to resize your C: partition and create a new one in the newly unused space. You can then format the drive and copy stuff over to it. BUT... be warned, this is not all great and rosey... if your primary drive has files scattered all over the place or is nearly full, it's not going to work and you may even suffer data loss...
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XP Pro SP3 X86 / Win7 Pro X86Amd 64 x2 4200 (2.4ghz)Kingston DDR2 800 2gbNvidia GF-8400
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Nvidia GF-8400
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Realtek on Motherboard
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Acer x-193bw
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Western Digital 500g
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350watt In-Win
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In-Win
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Air
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yes
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yes
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5mpbs
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Acer Aspire as GP netbook (on XP).
You can shrink C with Disk Management and create a new partition. I have never lost any data that way. The shrinkage will stop anyhow at the MFT which sits in the middle of the partition - so you can shrink only about half of the available space. I made this video which will tell you how to do it. Ignore the part about moving the folders - unless you want to do that.
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Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
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thanks for all the extremely quick responses iwill be trying some of these methods and will ask if i need help which most likely i will
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i dont think its possible for me to format my system useing my windows 7 cd as followed in this tutorial http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html?ltr=C the advance option does not come up as stated in step seven and i wanted to know if i was to use the program partion wizard to format my harddrive how would i install my os after doing so thanks
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Built them myself, Science Experiments !
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430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
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All Generic Full Towers
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Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
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Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
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Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
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AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
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IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
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