Tip 1: How to create a second logical disk
Tip 1: How to create a second logical disk
When working with a computer it is very convenient to have several partitions on a hard Drive. This allows you to install various operating systems, logically distribute information and save important documents in the event of a system failure.
You will need
- Partition Manager.
Instructions
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To create new local disks withoutReinstalling the operating system is perfectly suited to the program Partition Manager. Download this utility from www.paragon.ru. Install the program and restart the computer. This is necessary for the utility to collect the necessary information about the state of the hard disk.
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Run the program Partition Manager. Go to the "Wizards" menu and select the "Create Partition" item. Select the check box next to "Mode for advanced users" and click the "Next" button.
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Now use the arrows to select the area in which thewhich will create a new partition. If you do not need it, place a new local disk at the end of the render strip. This will significantly reduce the time it takes to create a disk. Click "Next".
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Click the left mouse button on the local disk,who will be a "donor". Set the size of the new partition. To do this, move the slider to the desired value. Check the box next to "Create a logical partition". Click "Next".
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In the "Volume type" field, specify the file system of the future disk. Enter a label and select the drive letter from the suggested options. Click "Next". Close the dialog box by clicking the "Finish" button.
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If you want to create several new localdisk, repeat the described cycle. After preparing all the parameters of the hard disk, click the button "Apply the scheduled changes". Wait until the new menu appears and click the "Restart Now" button.
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Close third-party programs if the utilityPartition Manager will not be able to perform this action on its own. After the computer restarts, the DOS version of the PM program will be launched. The procedure for creating a new local disk may take several hours.
Tip 2: How to save information from your computer
When reinstalling the operating system, manyThey are afraid to lose important files for them. To avoid accidental deletion of the necessary information, it is recommended to save it to separate media beforehand.
You will need
- - Partition Manager;
- - An additional computer.
Instructions
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If you can connecthard drive to another computer, then implement this process. Turn off your computer, disassemble the system unit and remove the hard drive, disconnecting the two loops from it.
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Connect this hard drive to the second computer. Make sure that this PC will download the operating system from another media. Turn on the second computer. After the operating system has finished loading, copy all the required information from your hard drive to another hard drive, USB flash drive or USB-HDD.
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Install the hard drive back to the system unit. Turn on the computer and install a new operating system.
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If you can not connect your hard drive to another computer, create an additional partition to which you can copy the required files or install a new operating system.
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Download and install the program Partition Manager. Restart the computer to complete the installation of the program. Start the Partition Manager. Find the "Wizards" menu on the main panel and open it.
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Select "Create Partition". Be sure to check the box for "Mode for advanced users". Click "Next". Select the hard disk or its partition, from the free space of which a new volume will be created. Click "Next".
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Set the size of the future local disk. Please note that to install Windows 7 it is recommended to create a partition that is larger than 30 GB, and for Windows XP there will be enough and 20 GB.
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Check the box next to "Create as logical partition". Click "Next". Select the type of file system to which the new volume will be formatted. Click the "Next" and "Finish" buttons.
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To start the process of creating a new volume, click the Apply Changes Required button. After creating a new partition, install the OS on it or copy the required files.
