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how can I re-partition drive without affecting files already on it?

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Posted 27 March 2010 - 05:36 PM

I have just ordered a new computer with win 7. It will have a 750GB hard drive. I would like to have at least 2 usable partitions. So, how can I take C and break into C and D? I don't want to affect anything already on the drive.

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Posted 27 March 2010 - 05:42 PM

Use the built in partition manager.
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Posted 27 March 2010 - 10:18 PM


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Posted 28 March 2010 - 02:00 PM

keyboardninja,

Thanks for the link.

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Posted 28 March 2010 - 02:10 PM

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