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HDD management on Windows 7 involves partitioning, multi-boot configuration, disk conversion, and access control. Users discuss shrinking partitions, creating new drives after converting dynamic disks to basic, and managing boot managers for dual-boot setups with XP, Vista, or Windows 7. Partition management tools like Windows Disk Management or third-party software are used to resize volumes and allocate space. Security concerns include locking partitions to restrict access for other users, such as children, by modifying permissions. Common issues include lost partitions after using partition software and the need to consolidate or reorganize drives for multi-boot environments. These topics reflect practical challenges in maintaining and configuring hard drives on Windows 7 systems.
  1. P

    Windows 7 Special Win7 multi-boot config.

    Greetings, Many weeks ago I built a new desktop system around an Intel Clarkdale i5-650 and Asus motherboard. Installed a newly licensed copy of Win7-64 Home Premium OEM. After weeks of installing programs, configuring, etc, I find that Win7 is not the system on which I choose to place primary...
    • Puddin Man
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    • backup configuration hdd management intel multi-boot partition sata system restore windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. scmp

    Windows 7 Removing "Windows Boot Manager"

    Hello Guys, I want to remove the "windows boot manager" on my HD that is installed with Windows 7, or do not want that screen when I start the computer and there is the option to choose which system to boot. I have only Windows 7 installed on your computer. Thanks, Samuel
    • scmp
    • Thread
    • boot issues boot manager boot menu configuration dual boot hdd management startup options user help windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. N

    Windows 7 Creating new drive to hdd after conversion to basic disk from dynamic disk

    I'm having problems creating new partitions on my hdd fro munused space I have on my disk. It is bit long story but I hope somebody reads it and knows how to help me. I got a new Acer computer (with Windows 7) which had 1 TB hdd. In the hdd there were C- (~500 GB), D (~500 GB)-drives and this...
    • nalkis
    • Thread
    • acer backup partition computer issues data recovery disk disk conversion disk management drive configuration dynamic disk error resolution file system hard drive hdd management partition partition limit ptedit32 storage issues system reserved unused space windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. Mike

    Windows 7 Video Tutorial Poll

    You have probably noticed I have been doing videos on various aspects of Windows 7. What would you like to see the next video about, if any? Currently, I have several I am looking at doing: Driver Updates Office 10 Review - this would have to be split up into multiple videos for each product...
    • Mike
    • Thread
    • antimalware bookmarks consensus content creation domain driver update feedback hdd management homegroup indexing office review polls remote access system restore tutorial video ideas windows 7 workgroup
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. K

    Windows 7 Windows partition lost, help

    Hello everyone, Sorry if I posted this wrong but I am going nuts right now. I did have a windows 7 installation on my laptop with 1 HDD 320 GB and 2 partitions, 85GB and 225 GB or something like that. My windows was installed on the 85 GB partition called ACER[C:] and my stuff/documents were...
    • Khalyd
    • Thread
    • blue screen boot issues data recovery hdd management lost partition partition system crash system restore windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. B

    Windows 7 More Questions On Dual Boot Vista & W7.

    Hello, I've have a new laptop with Vista 32 installed. I'm going to put W7 32 on it as soon as I can get the "free after all the red tape" DVD from my vendor. Are there any (known) disadvantages to having both OS's installed with dual boot capability? Is there a "preferred" way of installing W7...
    • BobHelms
    • Thread
    • compatibility dual boot hdd management installation os configuration partition software issues tech support windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  7. S

    Windows 7 any way to lock diff partition

    windows 7 so i have 1 HDD but 2 partitions 1 for OS and programs 2 for songs, movies and other garbage now as admin, i can lock folders on partition 1 but for partition 2 (whole) i dont have anything to chose from only "Everyone" is on list and has full control but when i want to...
    • Suumpmolk
    • Thread
    • admin rights file access hdd management locked folders parental controls partition permissions security user control windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. R

    Windows 7 Dual Boot questions

    I have dual booted xp and vista before without a problem, my question is can I dual boot Win7 and Vista 64? If I do this, which one do I need to install first? If I want one of them to boot as default, how do I do this? and if I want to change which ones boots as default, how do I change it...
    • regchamp
    • Thread
    • boot issues change boot default boot dual boot hdd management installation multi-os remove os windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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