partitioning

[stishdr]

How or when is there unallocated space in my HDD? the 100gb hdd i have now has no unallocated space. so would i have to go get a new hdd, then partition that one right away? the reason i ask is that i want to put another OS on my pc, but i need to partition a hdd, so do i need to go get a new hdd and then partition it right away before nething is stored on there? thanks for the help.

 

[Dr Studly]

doesn't matter, but if there is stuff on it and you repartition it all the stuff on it will b gone

 

[Motoxrdude]

YEa, if you get a new hdd you need to format it then you can use it as a slave/master hdd.
EDIT: Unallocated space is space on your hdd that isnt formated. You dont need a new hdd to install a second os btw. you can create a seperate partition on your hdd but you would lose everything on your hdd and have to reinstall and OS.

 

[suprasteve]

typically the easiest way to allocate your partitions is when you install XP, it will let you select a partition size, make that partition, and leave you with unallocated space for another partition assuming you chose a size that would allow that. When you get a new hard drive, you will have to format it before using it, and partitioning would be a good idea too I think if it is somewhat large. I'm not sure if this answers all your questions though
EDIT: wow, three responses in one minute, is that some sort of new record?

 

[Dr Studly]

typically the easiest way to allocate your partitions is when you install XP

tru stuff

 

[Motoxrdude]

Hahha, maybe, i jsut posted and both of your posts where there

 

[stishdr]

ok, i'll probably go with the new hdd and format it so that i can put the new OS on it. thanks.