partitioning

Fundamental question on best practice to allocate space for multiple shares (RAID6 array with 72 TB usable): 1) Initialize as one large volume and set up separate folder shares on this large volume? 2) Chop the 72 TB into smaller volumes - possibly aligning shares with volumes. I initially...

Managing your storage doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing affair. In today’s era of enormous drives and snappy SSDs, partitioning your Windows PC might seem like a throwback to the early days of computing—but it still offers plenty of advantages. Whether you’re a Windows 11 enthusiast looking...

Accessing Disk Management in Windows 11 is a breeze once you know a few quick methods. This built-in utility keeps you in control of your storage devices—whether you're resizing partitions, formatting drives, or simply checking disk health. Let’s dive into a detailed guide that explores multiple...

Hello all. I am new to the forum and could do with some help please. I have managed to clone my windows 11 laptop ssd onto a larger external ssd, my laptop is a a dual boot with win 11 and a linux distro. At the end of the new cloned ssd there is a large chunk of unallocated space left, I...

Welcome, Windows enthusiasts! Let’s dive into a feature that every Windows user, from newbies to tech aficionados, should master: Disk Management. At first glance, this tool appears to be just another cog in the wheel of Microsoft utilities, but it’s so much more. Disk Management provides an...

In recent discussions within the Windows community, many users have wondered whether it is indeed possible to run Windows 11 on a Master Boot Record (MBR) partition. The straightforward answer is no. Windows 11 mandates the use of a GUID Partition Table (GPT) configuration for installation. This...

Hi all! Before we begin, specs: Computer model: Framework 13 AMD Ryzen 7040 OS: EndeavourOS 2nd OS: Windows 11 Pro (Retail). 64GB RAM. 2TB SSD. What I'd like help with: My windows partition needs some more space to accommodate the installation of Adobe suites. But I have a tricky...

The question comes about if it is currently possible and stable to install Windows 11 Pro (or Enterprise) on ReFS. Apparently this appears possible based on a Guru3D post: testing instaling windows 11 24h2 build 26100 on reFS I currently have converted my D drive to ReFS by copying all files to...

Hi there, my computer won’t turn on and I’d appreciate some help. My computer will not turn on outside of a black screen with “minimal BASH-like line editing supported.” I am not very technical, but I did as follows (per a YouTube video): grub> ls (hd0) (hd0,gpt4) (hd0,gpt3) (hd0,gpt2)...

In Linux GParted, I may remove or add partition flags on GPT disk. How do I manage all of the same flags in Windows? Low hanging fruit, I already have several softwares can change partition type ID, I am not asking about that. Please only reply if you have personally done it. Thanks.

Hello! I'm trying to clone my 512GB SSD to my much larger 4TB USB hard drive, without disrupting the other partitions. I've tried cloning 3 different ways: GParted, Macrium reflect cloning, and Macrium Reflect image and then restored to the drive. In each case I cannot boot. Though the clone is...

I have a laptop with one main partition with Windows 10 and a second partition that I want to install Windows Vista on for testing purposes. I'd prefer 64-bit but 32-bit is fine if necessary. When I try to install Vista with an x64 SP2 disc, I get an error saying I cannot install due to the...

I have a 2 year old computer that is running Windows 10. I made a new partition to dual boot Windows 11 about a year ago, installed Win11, tried it for a few days, and removed it because it was extremely slow. I figured I would give it another try a few weeks ago. It would install, and put...

I have installed windows 10 on three different drives and windows 11 on one drive. To install windows on each I had to remove the other drives from the PC. However this has created a bootloader on each drive and my system is now totally confused. I select the drive on sata port one as the main...

Hi All, Have a problem upgrading to 10. I booted from my original win 7 x64 home edition, clean installed, deleted all files. It may be worth noting when I was prompted what disk to put OS on, i deleted 2 100mb partions as I figured they weren't needed, and loaded the OS onto my main 1000gig...

I've made a mistake on a cpu that has both windows 10 and 7 in different partitions. I was moving files between partitions and ended up moving windows operation system's files. Now I can't startup neither with windows 10 or 7 Is there a way to chose with windows to startup by using the dos system?

I have a new USB with windows 10 on it I've ad bad crash and I've tried just about everything. My pen drive is bootable with thru Rufus I have it format to fat32. BIOS recognizes it. But then I get to the installation to partition it doesn't show up. Can I plz get sum help. I even used (freeDOS)...

My favorite Windows is Windows XP. I have the license key for the organization that I used to support for back in 2001-2006 which is for Windows XP Pro, and it is for unlimited number of clients. I am feeling Nostalgic and want to install it on my Old Laptop which is designed for Windows 7 but...

Hi Everyone I just got my new Falcon Northwest computer. How fast is it? I just finished making my first System Image of it. I have everything installed now, and it's working great, but even I was surprised at this... For years, I have been telling everyone who will listen to put their...

Dear community, I am hoping to get answers from users who have done this with success. Because of the smaller form factor, I prefer to get a USB-C "1TB USB Stick" than a "Small sized External SSD". The fact deletion of files from USB stick don't go to recycle bin, does not bother me! Question...