New 8440 - 400gig HD - partition??

[Guest]

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I've just rec'd my new Dell 8400 and with a 400 gig hard drive I feel
the need to do some partitioning to make Backups reasonable.

Since so much comes loaded on it, I don't want to start with re-working
the whole HD.

Is there some feature of XP Pro that will allow me to do this easily
without going the Partition Magic route?

TIA,

SusanD

 

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SusanD wrote:

> I've just rec'd my new Dell 8400 and with a 400 gig hard drive I feel
> the need to do some partitioning to make Backups reasonable.
>
> Since so much comes loaded on it, I don't want to start with re-working
> the whole HD.
>
> Is there some feature of XP Pro that will allow me to do this easily
> without going the Partition Magic route?
>
> TIA,
>
> SusanD
>

There is really nothing in Windows XP pro, other than its
own built-in backup utility in System Tools under Accessories.
The better alternative would be to use a 3rd-party imaging
application, such as Acronis TrueImage, and then Partition
Magic to re-size and re-partition the HD. Restore the image
saved to image to the same drive letter (Drive C, the system
partition) of the re-sized HD. (Note: When re-partitioning,
there might be a Dell diagnostic partition; I'd retain it, if
possible.)

 

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"SusanD" <druding1@straw.com> wrote in message
news:1120421718.046345.259180@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> I've just rec'd my new Dell 8400 and with a 400 gig hard drive I feel
> the need to do some partitioning to make Backups reasonable.
>
> Since so much comes loaded on it, I don't want to start with re-working
> the whole HD.
>
> Is there some feature of XP Pro that will allow me to do this easily
> without going the Partition Magic route?
>
> TIA,
>
> SusanD
>


Looks like a ride with PM 8.0 to divide up that mass of real estate.....


Stew

 

[Guest]

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Nope.

You need some thing like PM.

"SusanD" <druding1@straw.com> wrote in message
news:1120421718.046345.259180@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> I've just rec'd my new Dell 8400 and with a 400 gig hard drive I feel
> the need to do some partitioning to make Backups reasonable.
>
> Since so much comes loaded on it, I don't want to start with re-working
> the whole HD.
>
> Is there some feature of XP Pro that will allow me to do this easily
> without going the Partition Magic route?
>
> TIA,
>
> SusanD
>

 

[BigJim]

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wow 400 gig I am impressed.
I guess bigger is better.

"SusanD" <druding1@straw.com> wrote in message
news:1120421718.046345.259180@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> I've just rec'd my new Dell 8400 and with a 400 gig hard drive I feel
> the need to do some partitioning to make Backups reasonable.
>
> Since so much comes loaded on it, I don't want to start with re-working
> the whole HD.
>
> Is there some feature of XP Pro that will allow me to do this easily
> without going the Partition Magic route?
>
> TIA,
>
> SusanD
>

 

[nick]

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On Sun, 03 Jul 2005 14:40:23 -0700, in alt.sys.pc-clone.dell, Ghostrider
<-00-@fitron.142> wrote:

<snip>
>(Note: When re-partitioning,
>there might be a Dell diagnostic partition; I'd retain it, if
>possible.)

I just repartitioned the two 160 Gig drives on my XPS 5 with Partition
Magic. No problems at all.

The DellUtility partition is only 47 Meg, and I just left it alone.
(Partition Magic saw it and wasn't bothered by it.)


--
Nick <mailto:tanstaafl@pobox.com>

 

[nick]

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On Sun, 03 Jul 2005 14:40:23 -0700, in alt.sys.pc-clone.dell, Ghostrider
<-00-@fitron.142> wrote:

>The better alternative would be to use a 3rd-party imaging
>application, such as Acronis TrueImage, and then Partition
>Magic to re-size and re-partition the HD. Restore the image
>saved to image to the same drive letter (Drive C, the system
>partition) of the re-sized HD. (Note: When re-partitioning,
>there might be a Dell diagnostic partition; I'd retain it, if
>possible.)

Hit Send too soon...

I did a full backup before repartitioning as a precaution, but had no need
to restore anything after Partition Magic rearranged things.

--
Nick <mailto:tanstaafl@pobox.com>

 

[cpy]

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Thanks Everyone - Guess I'll upgrade my old PM 7.0 to 8.0 before I
start this job.

My old 8100 Inspiron bit the dust - hard drive is a goner and I hadn't
backed up for 4 months - what a mess!

I treated myself to a Multi-Media Dell 8400 and am going to try to do
a Do-It-Yourself TIVO sort of thing. Also plan to do some amateur
video editing, thus the big hard drive.

I'm going to be Very Good now about backups - (famous last words?)

SusanD

On Sun, 03 Jul 2005 21:29:51 GMT, "Tom Scales" <tomtoo@softhome.net>
wrote:

>Nope.
>
>You need some thing like PM.
>
>"SusanD" <druding1@straw.com> wrote in message
>news:1120421718.046345.259180@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>> I've just rec'd my new Dell 8400 and with a 400 gig hard drive I feel
>> the need to do some partitioning to make Backups reasonable.
>>
>> Since so much comes loaded on it, I don't want to start with re-working
>> the whole HD.
>>
>> Is there some feature of XP Pro that will allow me to do this easily
>> without going the Partition Magic route?
>>
>> TIA,
>>
>> SusanD
>>
>

 

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"BigJim" <woody10277@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> wow 400 gig I am impressed.
> I guess bigger is better.
>


Until it dies. And it *will* die just like any other hard disk.....

Best have a backup hard disk or a dual-layer DVDRW and 45+ blank
discs.....;-)


Stew

 

[Guest]

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> Is there some feature of XP Pro that will allow me to do this easily
> without going the Partition Magic route?

Not that I'm aware. I think there are some free 3rd party tools to allow you
to manage the partitions like PartitionMagic but I'd have to ask "do you
trust them?..."

Cheers, Rob.

 

[Guest]

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Susan,

Check out www.snapstream.com I highly recommend their BeyondTV product. I
have two machines using it. One is controlling my digital cable box with a
USB-UIRT transmitter. The other has two tuner cards using regular cable.
Three shows at a time.

We love it. If a show moves times, it follows it automatically. You can
schedule shows on their website and the system will download them -- so if
you forget to setup a show you can do it from anywhere. You can even
schedule shows using a WAP enabled cellphone (although I have never tried
it). Quality is outstanding.

For tuner cards, I prefer the Hauppauge products. Two of my tuners are
their PVR USB2 boxes, so you don't even have to install a card. I'm
considering getting a couple more to give me more channels at one time.

Tom


<cpy@straw.com> wrote in message
news:hlvhc11slv2k1o5b5mvk70pv4ge5aq54ip@4ax.com...
> Thanks Everyone - Guess I'll upgrade my old PM 7.0 to 8.0 before I
> start this job.
>
> My old 8100 Inspiron bit the dust - hard drive is a goner and I hadn't
> backed up for 4 months - what a mess!
>
> I treated myself to a Multi-Media Dell 8400 and am going to try to do
> a Do-It-Yourself TIVO sort of thing. Also plan to do some amateur
> video editing, thus the big hard drive.
>
> I'm going to be Very Good now about backups - (famous last words?)
>
> SusanD

 

[scd]

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thanks for the tip, Tom! Sounds like a good link to save - I'm still
fighting with getting all my favorites back on this PC. Losing a hard
disk meant my fav programs and shareware reg numbers are missing.

This time I'm going to save them on a Piece of Paper and file it!

SusanD

On Mon, 04 Jul 2005 10:34:32 GMT, "Tom Scales" <tomtoo@softhome.net>
wrote:

>Susan,
>
>Check out www.snapstream.com I highly recommend their BeyondTV product. I
>have two machines using it. One is controlling my digital cable box with a
>USB-UIRT transmitter. The other has two tuner cards using regular cable.
>Three shows at a time.
>
>We love it. If a show moves times, it follows it automatically. You can
>schedule shows on their website and the system will download them -- so if
>you forget to setup a show you can do it from anywhere. You can even
>schedule shows using a WAP enabled cellphone (although I have never tried
>it). Quality is outstanding.
>
>For tuner cards, I prefer the Hauppauge products. Two of my tuners are
>their PVR USB2 boxes, so you don't even have to install a card. I'm
>considering getting a couple more to give me more channels at one time.
>
>Tom
>
>
><cpy@straw.com> wrote in message
>news:hlvhc11slv2k1o5b5mvk70pv4ge5aq54ip@4ax.com...
>> Thanks Everyone - Guess I'll upgrade my old PM 7.0 to 8.0 before I
>> start this job.
>>
>> My old 8100 Inspiron bit the dust - hard drive is a goner and I hadn't
>> backed up for 4 months - what a mess!
>>
>> I treated myself to a Multi-Media Dell 8400 and am going to try to do
>> a Do-It-Yourself TIVO sort of thing. Also plan to do some amateur
>> video editing, thus the big hard drive.
>>
>> I'm going to be Very Good now about backups - (famous last words?)
>>
>> SusanD
>

 

[scd]

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Yep! that's why I want to partition off my backup stuff.

Writing DVDs will do for some stuff, but I'm thinking of an external
hard drive - maybe in an enclosure.

SusanD

On Mon, 4 Jul 2005 08:18:17 -0500, "S.Lewis"
<stew1960@cover.bellsouth.net> wrote:

>
>"BigJim" <woody10277@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:nrqdnaFzOJCUXlXfRVn-hA@comcast.com...
>> wow 400 gig I am impressed.
>> I guess bigger is better.
>>
>
>
>Until it dies. And it *will* die just like any other hard disk.....
>
>Best have a backup hard disk or a dual-layer DVDRW and 45+ blank
>discs.....;-)
>
>
>Stew
>

 

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"SCD" <scd@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Yep! that's why I want to partition off my backup stuff.
>
> Writing DVDs will do for some stuff, but I'm thinking of an external
> hard drive - maybe in an enclosure.
>
> SusanD
>


That's a good idea, Susan. I just finished moving hard disks around in two
of my machines here. All I can say is I'm glad they were networked for
transferring documents folders, music, photos etc.

I mirror my entire hard disk to a second bootable drive for the expected
eventuality.....(and put the really important stuff on CD or DVD off site)


Stew

 

[Guest]

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I recommend regular backups with eBackup from www.inachis.com Saves all
your favorites, plus your Outlook Express email and accounts.

Tom
"SCD" <scd@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> thanks for the tip, Tom! Sounds like a good link to save - I'm still
> fighting with getting all my favorites back on this PC. Losing a hard
> disk meant my fav programs and shareware reg numbers are missing.
>
> This time I'm going to save them on a Piece of Paper and file it!
>
> SusanD