Want to divide disk into c: and d: partitions.

[leonardevens]

My new computer came with one c: partition. I want to shrink it and use the avaialble space to set up a second partition which I want to format as vfat.

I've done this before with a machine running vista. By going to help I found something under partitioning a disk, which had me link to computer management. I think I see what to do, but I can't find computer management anywhere else. Is it one of several hidden programs available through the control panel? Is there some other way to bring it up?

Can anyone explain what is going on?

 

[ignatzatsonic]

You need "disk management".

Type that phrase in the start button search box. Locate your C drive. Right click it for the shrink option.

 

[ie9]

Check these two tutorials out and see if they help

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2672-partition-volume-shrink.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2670-partition-volume-extend.html

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello leonardevens, welcome to Seven Forums!



In the Windows start menu search box type diskmgmt.msc right click the entry and click "Run as Administrator" if you get a User Account Control (UAC) prompt enter your user credentials and click Yes.


Here is an excellent free program for use with partition work of most any kind, have a look at this tutorial at the link below for some ideas and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.

Partition Wizard : Use the Bootable CD


There's also a Windows installable version at this link.

Partition Wizard Free Home Edition

 

[theog]

Can you post a screen shot Disk management?
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