Question about partitions and OS

[m3jsh]

Hello, i have this brand new 200gb maxtor here, and i would like to partition it 20gb for windows and applications/whatever is left over.

i was just wondering because i know that i need to install the maxtor software so that windows will allow the use of all of the drive, but if i partition and install windows and all, will it still work the same, will i be able to get the full capacity.

 

[Crusty]

If you are using WinXP or Win2K you should be able to create a 20gb partition during setup. Once you are in Windows update so that Windows can see the rest of the drive and then format from there.

 

[m3jsh]

i don't understand, could you give a little more detail please?

 

[Crusty]

1) Plug in hard drive
2) Boot up computer with WinXP CD
3) Proceed into Setup
4) Create a 20gb NTFS Partition on the drive
5) Install Windows to that partition
6) Update to SP1a
7) Open up Control Panel
8) Goto Admistrator Tools->Computer Management
9) Click on Disk Management
10) Partition the disk to your liking

 

[Smilin]

I'm not sure I understand your reason for wanting to partition it at all. Don't split it "just because"

 

[EeyoreX]

I'm not sure I understand your reason for wanting to partition it at all. Don't split it "just because"

Just because...

...it is far, far easier to image a small OS/application partition than it is to image a monstrous 186GB partition (which is what you will have on a 200GB drive, ~186GB of addressable space).

I like how the step by step instructions neglected to have you use the Maxtor software. It's pointless unless you have a very old system that won't recognize the large hard drive.

\Dan

 

[m3jsh]

Thank you for all that responded. I wanted to partiiton because i want to be able to make a fresh install without having to delete all my storage space.

 

[Smilin]

You can do a fresh install without having to completely format a partition.