How to partition on new Windows install?

[Cloud_Golf]

Hi All,

I have just finished a build and posted!

I have a 1TB WD hard drive that I'd like to partition a portion of the drive just for Windows and the other half for storage/files/etc. I was told that this is a wise thing to do?

Thanks!
Mike

 

[linkin]

I don't think it would really make a difference. My 250GB drive is one whole partition and it's as fast as when i installed. I have 40GB of games installed.

 

[Bodaggit23]

I have a 1TB WD hard drive that I'd like to partition a portion of the drive just for Windows and the other half for storage/files/etc.

Download GParted Live and burn it to a CD.

It will let you resize partitions, create new, whatever you wish.

 

[Cloud_Golf]

Download GParted Live and burn it to a CD.

It will let you resize partitions, create new, whatever you wish.

Is there a way to do it during the Vista install?

 

[larryf215]

yes

 

[Cloud_Golf]

yes

Can you explain...I really couldn't wait last night and went ahead with the install and will have find a way to partition the drive/OS with some other software.

 

[StrangleHold]

You boot to the Vista DVD, when you get to the hard drive setup page it will give you the option to selet a partition size. Install it on the partition you made. After the install just go to disk management and partition and format the remaining unallocated space.

 

[Bodaggit23]

The Windows install partition management is limited at best.

Could cause frustration.