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Repartioning 9100
Is it true that repartioning the hard drive (to add partions) on a new
9100 will wipe out Dell's hidden partitions? |
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Not if you do it right. With the right software (e.g. Norton Partition
Magic) and a solid understanding of how to use it, you'll carve space out of the C drive and make new partitions. That 'solid understanding' is not be underestimated. And before you start changing the partitions you'll want to make a backup disk image. I'm not trying to scare you off, but repartitioning is, after all, an advanced procedure. You can do it; just take your time and be sure before you start. -- Ted Zieglar "You can do it if you try." "Shel" wrote in message ... Is it true that repartioning the hard drive (to add partions) on a new 9100 will wipe out Dell's hidden partitions? |
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On Thu, 21 Jul 2005 12:33:56 -0700, in alt.sys.pc-clone.dell, Shel wrote: Is it true that repartioning the hard drive (to add partions) on a new 9100 will wipe out Dell's hidden partitions? I repartitioned the hard drives in my XPS 5 with Partition Magic a couple of weeks ago: Partition Magic saw the hidden partition and I had no problem leaving it untouched. As long as understand what you're doing and are reasonably careful when you repartition, shouldn't be a problem. -- Nick "Natural laws have no pity." R.A.H. |
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On Thu, 21 Jul 2005 15:45:55 -0400, "Ted Zieglar"
wrote: Not if you do it right. With the right software (e.g. Norton Partition Magic) and a solid understanding of how to use it, you'll carve space out of the C drive and make new partitions. That 'solid understanding' is not be underestimated. And before you start changing the partitions you'll want to make a backup disk image. I'm not trying to scare you off, but repartitioning is, after all, an advanced procedure. You can do it; just take your time and be sure before you start. Thanks guys. I have used Powerquest Partition Magic on my older computer, so I guess I'll be OK. |
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