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Disk Partitioning

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Gunner
Gunner Original post #1
Feb 25, 2006 at 12:42 AM
How do I partition my disks using MS-DOS ? Is there a software I need for it ? I have a Seagate as well as a Samsung 40GB HDD 7200 rpm. If I need a software, is there anywhere I can download it from ?
swatkat
swatkat #2
Feb 25, 2006 at 12:56 AM
Hi,
You can use the built-in FDisk to create partitions. Or else, youcan go for Ranish Partition Manager, it has loads of options. Be careful while using it!
*www.ranish.com/part/
RCuber
RCuber #3
Feb 25, 2006 at 1:03 AM
here is a link
Gunner
Gunner #4
Feb 25, 2006 at 1:27 PM
How do I use the F-Disk to create partitions. And I want to run these options using MS-Dos, that is using a Windows Boot Disk. Is what I'm asking still possible ? And how do I access the F Disk feature ?
debiprasad_sahoo
Feb 25, 2006 at 1:55 PM
Use Win XP Bootable cd to create partitions. It is easy and safe.
nach p
nach p #6
Feb 25, 2006 at 2:46 PM
debiprasad_sahoo said:
Use Win XP Bootable cd to create partitions. It is easy and safe.
Use bootable cd of either win 2000 or xp .So while installing OS it asks for location ,that time you can delete all existing partitions .Then you have to enter size of drive which you want to crate (either in mb or % ).Thus you can create drives step by step.
Dont forget to set active partition I.e. C drive where u r going to install os.
Dont forget to backup data
Once u crated one Hdd ready then 2nd harddisk can be partitioned using softwares like partition magic or Windows Disk Management Utility.
For that right click MY COMPUTER :arrow: Manage :arrow: Under storage Disk Mangement.
Creating partitin in Dos is littlebit difficult who had not done before.
You can try to make it with given above links .
Have a good luck !!!!!!!
Gunner
Gunner #8
Feb 25, 2006 at 5:11 PM
Wait. Let me get this straight. I have a boot disk of Windows XP Professional SP2. Now to access the F-Disk feature via MS-Dos, what do I need to type ?
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Feb 25, 2006 at 6:52 PM
Gunner said:
Wait. Let me get this straight. I have a boot disk of Windows XP Professional SP2. Now to access the F-Disk feature via MS-Dos, what do I need to type ?

I think using boot disk of Windows XP Professional SP2 u cannot access f-disk .Use 98 for f-disk...........
dIgItaL_BrAt
Feb 25, 2006 at 8:28 PM
u can try BootIt NG
Gunner
Gunner #11
Feb 25, 2006 at 10:58 PM
And this will wokr even if I'm not using it from windows, rather from boot start up ?
vignesh
vignesh #12
Feb 26, 2006 at 7:12 AM
Use fdisk....Its the best for Dos..
Gunner
Gunner #14
Feb 26, 2006 at 9:31 PM
OK. Thanks. And let me get something else straight. You can only create one partition with FDisk ? And what is the syntax in DOS to access it ?
Vishal Gupta
Feb 26, 2006 at 9:50 PM
Hope it'll help u:

Using FDISK - The Screens
::vicky::
::vicky:: #16
Feb 26, 2006 at 9:59 PM
hey partition magic is best
S
Feb 28, 2006 at 12:31 PM
Well

U can use Ultimate Boot CD

this can be download from internet

using this cd u can get GUI interface and mouse support

and it is quite easy :lol: