poli275 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hi guys, I have Windows Vista install in my C: and I want to create a new partition out from that C:, is that possible without reformatting my laptop? Thanks. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/104586-create-a-new-partition/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mebster Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Hi guys, I have Windows Vista install in my C: and I want to create a new partition out from that C:, is that possible without reformatting my laptop? Thanks. Yes, Acronis I think can resize to free up some space and so can Partition Magic but I've never used them on Vista. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/104586-create-a-new-partition/#findComment-745810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balto Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Hi guys, I have Windows Vista install in my C: and I want to create a new partition out from that C:, is that possible without reformatting my laptop? Thanks. Windows Vista now comes with the ability to resize your partition using Windows Disk Management! Though, there are some issues on how much space you can actually shrink because of page files and so on. Just right click on My Computer and click Manage, then select Disk Management on the left panel. Right click on the volume you want to shrink and you should see Shrink Volume... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/104586-create-a-new-partition/#findComment-745857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
poli275 Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Thanks guys:D @ Balto: Will it screw up my entire system if something goes wrong, I;m quite afraid of using windows tool to do that Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/104586-create-a-new-partition/#findComment-747436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balto Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 No Poli, Windows Disk Management is actually quite save. Worry not since you're just making a new partition. But be careful if you're installing another OS on the new partition. And as long as you're running from Windows Vista, it's not stupid enough to wipe out itself! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/104586-create-a-new-partition/#findComment-747860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
poli275 Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Thanks again Balto. Another question: I'm going to try installing Leo on my new partition, is there any risk that will damage my Vista? Thanks. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/104586-create-a-new-partition/#findComment-748044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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