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1) I've searched through related threads but really haven't been able to find an answer. I'm going to install a 74GB WD Raptor and i'm working out my partitioning format. I have an unpartitioned 120GB hdd with only 20GB remaining, which will only be used for storage. Is there any way to partition this drive without losing the data in the process, if so, what? Would a better or easier option be to just purchase another hdd?
2) I read the Sticky: A guide to re-partitioning, re-formatting, and re-installing and it referred to RADIFIED Partitioning Strategies (good info) which states...
"Personally, I prefer to format the first partition, and only the first partition, as FAT32. FAT32 is compatible with DOS, and you never know when you might need to load a DOS utility. NTFS is not compatible with DOS. I usually make this first partition 4-GB. You will still be able to use this partition just like any NTFS partition from Windows, so the space is not wasted."
Now I know the difference between FAT32 and NTFS but can anyone list any DOS utilities that might come in handy through your own experiences to justify utilizing the partition in that manner? Outside of the DOS prompt, I can't really think of any DOS utilities that I have utilized in the last few years. Are there some valuable ones that can save my butt in a sticky situation?
3) I've read about utilizing Partition Magic, Ranish Partition Manager and FDISK to partition hdds. Why not just utilize Windows Disk Management? What are the issues that drive users away from this utility?
Cheers,
Kawzman
2) I read the Sticky: A guide to re-partitioning, re-formatting, and re-installing and it referred to RADIFIED Partitioning Strategies (good info) which states...
"Personally, I prefer to format the first partition, and only the first partition, as FAT32. FAT32 is compatible with DOS, and you never know when you might need to load a DOS utility. NTFS is not compatible with DOS. I usually make this first partition 4-GB. You will still be able to use this partition just like any NTFS partition from Windows, so the space is not wasted."
Now I know the difference between FAT32 and NTFS but can anyone list any DOS utilities that might come in handy through your own experiences to justify utilizing the partition in that manner? Outside of the DOS prompt, I can't really think of any DOS utilities that I have utilized in the last few years. Are there some valuable ones that can save my butt in a sticky situation?
3) I've read about utilizing Partition Magic, Ranish Partition Manager and FDISK to partition hdds. Why not just utilize Windows Disk Management? What are the issues that drive users away from this utility?
Cheers,
Kawzman
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