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For this purpose you have to have unlocated space. Then in "Computer Management->Disk Management", right click, create exteneded partion. And in the extended partion you will be able to create a logical partion(s).
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A technician is attempting to create multiple partitions on a hard disk This will allow for storing the operating system and data files on separate partitions What is the maximum number of primary p?
A technician is attempting to create multiple partitions on a hard disk. This will allow for storing the operating system and data files on separate partitions. What is the maximum number of primary partitions per hard drive that is supported by Windows XP?
If you have multiple partitions on a hard drive will deleting a partition delete the operating system in it?
Yes, it will.
What is a new volume on a hard drive?
when there is remaining non-partitioned space on a hard drive, this can be mounted and formatted as a new volume with hard drives, as you can create partitions of any size, you can create as many volumes as you wish on the drive
What happens when a hard drive is partitioned?
Partitioning splits a drive into multiple parts, called partitions. Each partition exists as its own logical unit from the point of view of the operating system. This means that you can have one physical drive which has multiple logical partitions with different operating systems on it, each of which may or may not be aware of the other partitions and operating systems.
WHAT type of disk uses primary partitions extended partitions and logical drives to organize data?
A hard drive. Physically it is a single unit (but may have more than one surface or platter to store data). The drive has a 'reference' track - which tells the computer how the drive is divided. You can split a hard-drive into multiple partitions to separate different types of data.
How do you create different drives on a computer hard disk?
You do it by creating partitions on your hard drives. Partitions are typically created before the hard drive is formatted. Another option is to use a program like Partition Magic to edit partitions on your hard drive. You generally don't want to play around with your partitions too much after you have your OS up and running. Any error may cause you to have to reinstall everything.
How many volumes can a hardrive have?
A hard drive can have multiple volumes. The number of volumes that can be created on a hard drive depends on the operating system and the partitioning scheme being used. Typically, a hard drive can have several partitions or volumes.
What do you call the divisions on a hard drive?
Partitions divide hard drive space.
What is a disk druid?
Disk Druid Partitions is a program that partitions your hard drive for you.
What does fdisk do?
creates partitions on the hard drive
How many partitions do dynamic disks have?
Partitions are not something that are the same from drive to drive, or from computer to computer. Partitions are created by the user from unused hard drive space, and have no set size, although there is a relatively small minimum. This means that even one one disk, a user can create literally dozens, if not hundreds.
Can you show me how you can make the D drive the main drive and the C drive the secondary drive?
You can install the operative-system on any HDD you like with a DVD/USB. You may not move the whole thing to another disk. "Create and format hard drive partitions" in Windows 7 how ever let you edit, create or format partitions. Handle with care!
