Partition the hard disk

Partition the hard disk

Partitioning a hard disk is one of the basic operations that every computer user must know and master. Although it may seem difficult and complicated, it is actually very simple, does not require complexity, and is very safe. Because it does not occur until the hard disk is emptied of all the data on it, and it is considered the use of the DOS program Two This is what some people may find difficult and complicated, so in this article we will learn how to partition a hard disk without the DOS program.

Information about hard disk partitioning

How to partition a hard disk

It is very important before starting the process of dividing the hard disk to note that it is not a process that is repeated daily, but rather it is done only once every few years. Therefore, you must be careful before making a decision when dividing the disk with the size of each partition. The hard disk can be divided by following the following steps using an installation program Windows

• Place a self-loading Windows XP installation disk bootable Inside the disc drive, and restart the computer.
• Press the enter key Enter In a page welcome to set up.
• Press a key F8 In order to agree to the Windows XP License Agreement Windows Xp If a pre-operating system is detected, a key must be pressed I To avoid the repair step.
• All partitions on the hard drive, as well as unpartitioned spaces, will appear on the screen.
• You must erase all visible partitions first, until the hard disk becomes a single unpartitioned space, by pressing a letter D Then a letter L Or if the part to be erased includes the operating system, a key must be pressed Enter Then a letter L .
• After scanning all partitions you should select Unpartitioned Space Then click on a letter C.
• To start creating a new partition, specify the required size for the new partition in megabytes, then press Enter.
• To create the following sections you must choose Unpartitioned Space Then click on a letter CThen reconfigure the new partitions created according to the file system NTFS Or FAT:.

Important information about hard disk partitioning

• The partitioning process requires removing all the contents on the hard disk to another disk or burning them onto CDs, which is considered cumbersome, in addition to exposing the information to error or the possibility of damage to the discs.
• There are many free programs that partition the hard disk, and one of the most secure programs is the program partition magic Which can be downloaded from many websites and forums.