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Posted: 5/4/2001 11:29:23 AM EDT
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use Partition Magic to use some of the unused psace at the end of you HD to make a new partition. You will need to format the new partition. Advice: do a thorough scandisk and defrag of the current drive so it puts all the data at the frony of the drive.
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Posted: 5/4/2001 11:30:20 AM EDT
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You can download it from download .com or the manufacturers website...or try fips (another partioner)
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Posted: 5/4/2001 11:30:47 AM EDT
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Tkanks. Where do I get Partition Magic?
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Posted: 5/4/2001 11:31:22 AM EDT
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What, did you read my mind?
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Posted: 5/4/2001 11:31:56 AM EDT
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Either www.download.com or the manufacturers website...do a search on google...
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Posted: 5/4/2001 11:32:45 AM EDT
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Majic is the easiest one to use according to my guru...
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Posted: 5/4/2001 11:38:26 AM EDT
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Thanks. I'm going to try it when I get home, so if I'm not around for a few days, then I tore something up.
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Posted: 5/4/2001 11:44:15 AM EDT
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Partition Magic has a good reputation. But be very careful! Make sure you have backups of all your important files before trying this.
Why do you need to re-partition? There may be a safer solution. Brian |
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Posted: 5/4/2001 12:00:30 PM EDT
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libertynews,
I think I have a bunch of screwed up stuff on my hard drive. Some of it is from when I tried to switch to Earthlink. I've got some minor glitches here and there and the whole system is running slow. What I want to do is create a partition to back up all the stuff that I don't have backup disks for, then reformat the C drive and reinstall Windows and AOL. Then reinstall all of the other programs on the D drive, leaving nothing but Windows, AOL, and IE on the C drive. I don't know if that's going to work, but I don't know what else to do. If that don't fix it, then I'll get out the screwdrivers and see if it's something mechanical.[>:/] |
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Posted: 5/4/2001 12:01:53 PM EDT
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See what I mean? I couldn't even get the damn smily to work...
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Posted: 5/4/2001 12:47:26 PM EDT
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Can you call me here at Earthlink? I am not sure I can help as I am in Broadband support, but I may be able to get you a tech that can help...800 719 4664 Ext 64444
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Posted: 5/4/2001 1:10:16 PM EDT
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Just 'cause it wasn't stressed enough yet....
[size=6]BACKUP!!![/size=6] Especially when messing with the partition. Nuckles. |
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Posted: 5/4/2001 1:33:23 PM EDT
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Ok, GovtThug, a couple things to think about. Avoiding a format is not really a good thing. There is no disk utility out there that does a better job than FORMAT. It cleans up fragmented drives completely and identifies bad sectors to prevent future use. The best part is reloading Windows from scratch because it installs a clean registry from scratch. This will speed up your systems like you stuck a turbo charger in it. I typically format mine once a year just for those reasons. Make sure you look to see what model video, sound and network cards you have so you can get the correct driver since Microsloth Wilblows 95/98 doesn't always detect them like it should. I'll be glad to give you help if you need it.
And the advice to backup before you do anything is well advised. If your not backing up the important shit at least once a month, then your exposing yourself like you were having sex with a drunken homo with AIDS. Note: I do computers for a living. |
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Posted: 5/4/2001 1:47:34 PM EDT
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For what you want to do, there usually is not enough space to use...we are talking KB range...at the tail in of a drive. But having partition magic on a bootable floppy is not a bad thing.
Ok...first backup everything on disks.... you only need to back up data, documents, maybe email address book, and bookmarks. if you have to, pictures (these take alot of space), and anything else you deem important. dont worry about programs, you will reinstall these. for future longterm backups and other fun stuff, and with norton deluxe you can make bootable viruse cd's (always a nice thing) you might consider a cdrw. You could also get another hard drive, prices are dropping and they are in the same range as the cdrw, you can then do a new installation with that and set your old hard drive as the second drive and copy the info you want at your leisure, then reformat that one. How big is your current drive? Doing a complete repartitioning and reformating and then complete reinstalltion would be good to get everything right again. I recently did that on my wifes and my computers. To repeat deerslayer, get the important settings from windows first, modem, sound, and video, plus anyothers u may have. if you have a nic get that to...and the settings of the nic if you have one. If you have any questions you can post here or email me. I have a "slight" background in this kinda stuff. hope this helps. I Love2shoot |
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Posted: 5/4/2001 8:50:41 PM EDT
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I am no computer expert, but what I found running Microsoft Windows 95/98, if you have broken chains on your hard disk, it could cause slow boot-up/shut-downs. You may want to run SCANDISK with the "thorough" option until you get no more messages that indicates broken chains. Try the easiest thing first. Depending on how big your hard disk is, it could take 2-3 hours. I usaully start mine before I go to sleep, and he next morning its fixed. Good luck.
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Posted: 5/5/2001 4:24:38 PM EDT
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WOOOOOHOOOOO!
I partitioned, formatted, and reinstalled! This thing is running like a rocket! Thanks to everyone who offered advice, and A BIG THANKS TO SATCONG! |
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Posted: 5/6/2001 2:39:15 PM EDT
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I told you so. Neah neah neah!
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