Partition 2

[peacecodotnet]

I have a laptop on which I would like to make a second partion. I want both partitions to be windows. However, the current single partition takes up the entire hard drive, and when I try to make it smaller it won't let me. How can I make the default partition smaller so that I have room to create a new one?

Peace out,
Peace Co.

 

[cdogg]

Usually for resizing partitions, you'll want to use 3rd-party software like Partition Magic. You can shrink the primary partition, and then format and add a new one with the remaining space.

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[linney]

There are many third party programs able to resize a partition but it is a high risk operation and they probably all advise saving any valuable data first.



BootIt NG is a partition and multiboot manager with a powerful and simple-to-use set of tools for partitioning, imaging, resizing and multi-booting your computer.

http://www.bootitng.com/bootitng.html

 

[peacecodotnet]

Cool! This is just what I needed. Thanks a lot.

Peace out,
Peace Co.