Hard drive partition question.

Ivelliis · 06-06-2005, 04:10 PM

The PC I have now used to only hold music, and has a 10GB partition for the C:\ drive and a 90GB partition for the E:\ drive (the one with all the music on, which is shared on the network).

I was wondering if there is any way to increase the partition of C:\ and decrease E:\. I have no need for 90GB worth of space as I don't have that much music.

Any ideas?

RoSs_bg2_rox · 06-06-2005, 04:12 PM

Yes. Get yourself a copy of Partition Magic (I can send you version 8 through MSN if you'd like).

This is probably the easiest way, as you don't have to format.

Vaskez · 06-06-2005, 04:31 PM

Yeah I agree with using Partition Magic. If you use fdisk you lose data on the partitions you're resizing.

T-D-C · 06-06-2005, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RoSs_bg2_rox:
Yes. Get yourself a copy of Partition Magic (I can send you version 8 through MSN if you'd like).

This is probably the easiest way, as you don't have to format.

Doesn't he need to purchase it ?

BTW I work for Symantec who now own that software so beware of pirate copies.

Just FYI.

Back on topic Partition Magic will definitely do the job for you to resize that partition without losing any data.

Edit: Because I can't spell

[ 06-07-2005, 12:08 AM: Message edited by: T-D-C ]

Vaskez · 06-06-2005, 08:30 PM

it's losing. Loose is the opposite to tight, lose is the opposite to win/gain

Callum · 06-06-2005, 09:23 PM

I think he means "Setting the data free."

Hivetyrant · 06-06-2005, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by T-D-C:
BTW I work for Symantec who now own that software so beware of pirate copies.

Ahh, I was wondering why copies of "Norton partition magic" were turning up everywhere

Kynaeus · 06-06-2005, 11:08 PM

Definitely (apparently no one can spell this) go for partition magic, you only really need a trial copy or something, look around on cnet.com if they have one.

Bungleau · 06-06-2005, 11:22 PM

IMHO, deciding to change the split for the partition is equivalent to saying that you don't like how this bag has been separated into two, so you're going to change the line of separation. At the end, you'll *still* have 100GB of space... what's the difference if it's in C: or E:?

I *prefer* to have a smaller C: drive, since I know that's *just* operating system stuff. All my *real* data is on the other half of the drive (or preferably, the other drive).

If the issue is that all of E: is shared on the network, change it so that only a part of it is. Share E:\music as whatever E:\ is shared as now, and create E:\mystuff for your own part. Takes but a couple of minutes to do that, and you don't have to monkey around with anything else.

Much, much easier... much. Less problems, too.

Ivelliis · 06-07-2005, 02:33 AM

I'm not sure, I just like installing stuff at C:\, easier for me. It's what I'm used to.

I'll take a look at that Partition Magic, thanks guys!

06-06-2005, 04:10 PM	#1
Ivelliis Gold Dragon Join Date: August 6, 2004 Location: North East England Age: 35 Posts: 2,561	The PC I have now used to only hold music, and has a 10GB partition for the C:\ drive and a 90GB partition for the E:\ drive (the one with all the music on, which is shared on the network). I was wondering if there is any way to increase the partition of C:\ and decrease E:\. I have no need for 90GB worth of space as I don't have that much music. Any ideas? __________________

06-06-2005, 04:12 PM	#2
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 36 Posts: 5,225	Yes. Get yourself a copy of Partition Magic (I can send you version 8 through MSN if you'd like). This is probably the easiest way, as you don't have to format. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

06-06-2005, 04:31 PM	#3
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	Yeah I agree with using Partition Magic. If you use fdisk you lose data on the partitions you're resizing. __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

06-06-2005, 08:30 PM	#5
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	it's losing. Loose is the opposite to tight, lose is the opposite to win/gain __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

06-06-2005, 09:23 PM	#6
Callum Symbol of Cyric Join Date: October 21, 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 36 Posts: 1,143	I think he means "Setting the data free." __________________ [img]\"http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4763/callumavataranimated4ff.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

06-06-2005, 11:08 PM	#8
Kynaeus Drow Warrior Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Canada Age: 35 Posts: 289	Definitely (apparently no one can spell this) go for partition magic, you only really need a trial copy or something, look around on cnet.com if they have one.

06-06-2005, 11:22 PM	#9
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	IMHO, deciding to change the split for the partition is equivalent to saying that you don't like how this bag has been separated into two, so you're going to change the line of separation. At the end, you'll still have 100GB of space... what's the difference if it's in C: or E:? I prefer to have a smaller C: drive, since I know that's just operating system stuff. All my real data is on the other half of the drive (or preferably, the other drive). If the issue is that all of E: is shared on the network, change it so that only a part of it is. Share E:\music as whatever E:\ is shared as now, and create E:\mystuff for your own part. Takes but a couple of minutes to do that, and you don't have to monkey around with anything else. Much, much easier... much. Less problems, too. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

06-07-2005, 02:33 AM	#10
Ivelliis Gold Dragon Join Date: August 6, 2004 Location: North East England Age: 35 Posts: 2,561	I'm not sure, I just like installing stuff at C:\, easier for me. It's what I'm used to. I'll take a look at that Partition Magic, thanks guys! __________________

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