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Old 09-02-02, 03:12 AM Thread Starter   #1
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how to create a partition?


I would like to split my 60gb hd into 2 30gb partitions, how could I go about doing this?

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If before installing Windows (or you're currently using Win95/98/ME), use FDISK. If using Win2K/XP, use the Disk Administrator.

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Old 09-02-02, 09:49 AM Thread Starter   #4
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do you know of any fdisk tutorials?

edit: nevermind must have been blind this morn!

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Old 09-02-02, 10:30 PM Thread Starter   #5
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that link has me all confused about it, anyone have a dumbed down version for me here? I'm a newb when it comes to partitioning.

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Old 09-02-02, 11:42 PM Thread Starter   #7
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thanks alot takiwa.

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