Partition converting

[ints]

Can I

1. conver My NTFS partition to FAT 32

2. then Split to 2 partitions

3. after both conver back to NTFS

without loseing data?

I have Norton PartitionMagic 8.05

Thanks!

[mark2]

PM 8 should do as you require but as in all cases make sure you have an up to date back up first.

I don't however see the logic in converting from ntfs then splitting then converting back, is there a specific need for fat32?

PM will let you resize then use the free space to create a new partition.

[ints]

....... PM will let you resize then use the free space to create a new partition.

I have do that, all ok!

Much Thanks!

But no I have:

1. Local Disk (C:) NTFS Active Primary

2. (*) Extended Non Primary

3. Local Disk (G:) NTFS Non Logikal

What PM means (*) Extended Non Primary? (see attached image)

[ints]

....... PM will let you resize then use the free space to create a new partition.

I have do that, all ok!

Much Thanks!

But no I have:

1. Local Disk (C:) NTFS Active Primary

2. (*) Extended Non Primary

3. Local Disk (G:) NTFS Non Logikal

What PM means (*) Extended Non Primary? (see attached image)

Seems I have loos 3GB space?

[mark2]

I'm still running PM 7, but the basics appear to have remained the same.

Lost space ? A quick look in the help files suggests that the NTFS system has higher overheads as regards system structures

I note you don't have much free space in your C partition, when you get free space this low you may suffer disk performance and defrag problems.

I'm assuming you want to move files from C to your G drive, this will free up space in your C drive, but I believe a minimum 15% of free space is recommended to keep reasonable performance. You may need to enlarge your C as necessary.

Your answer to the extended partition again resides in the help files, but my system shows the same primary and extended partition layout.

[ints]

I'm still running PM 7, but the basics appear to have remained the same.

Lost space ? A quick look in the help files suggests that the NTFS system has higher overheads as regards system structures

I note you don't have much free space in your C partition, when you get free space this low you may suffer disk performance and defrag problems.

I'm assuming you want to move files from C to your G drive, this will free up space in your C drive, but I believe a minimum 15% of free space is recommended to keep reasonable performance. You may need to enlarge your C as necessary.

Your answer to the extended partition again resides in the help files, but my system shows the same primary and extended partition layout.

Ok that must be 3GB for System Restore needed space!

Now its 2 C: and D:!

I turn slider littlebit down.

[ints]

I'm still running PM 7, but the basics appear to have remained the same.

Lost space ? A quick look in the help files suggests that the NTFS system has higher overheads as regards system structures

I note you don't have much free space in your C partition, when you get free space this low you may suffer disk performance and defrag problems.

I'm assuming you want to move files from C to your G drive, this will free up space in your C drive, but I believe a minimum 15% of free space is recommended to keep reasonable performance. You may need to enlarge your C as necessary.

Your answer to the extended partition again resides in the help files, but my system shows the same primary and extended partition layout.

OK, Thanks I almost understand!!!

[Scarecrow Man]

You cannot convert an NTFS partition to FAT or FAT32 - This is a one way street. To convert to FAT or FAT32, you must first delete the partition (which means destroying all data on it).

There are programs that exist which allow the moving, resizing and splitting of partitions. I personally prefer GParted because it is open source. You do not need to convert to FAT32 first.

http://gparted.sourceforge.net/ - Home Page

http://gparted.sourceforge.net/livecd.php - Bootable CD Version

[ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb]

You cannot convert an NTFS partition to FAT or FAT32 - This is a one way street. To convert to FAT or FAT32, you must first delete the partition (which means destroying all data on it).

Windows cannot convert NTFS back to FAT, but Partition Magic can.

[Scarecrow Man]

Windows cannot convert NTFS back to FAT, but Partition Magic can.

My apologies. I did not think this was possible (with any program) because of the major differences in the file tables.

In any case, you do not need to convert it to FAT32 to split and resize partitions. GParted can do this in NTFS, and I assume Partition Magic can as well.

[ints]

Many thanks Guys!!!

Now I wont try backing up Primary partition with "Norton Ghost 12" to DVD-RW.

NG12 says - When you save backup data to removable media,

it is automatically split into the correct sizes if the backup spans more than one media.

First time, after some minutes all stops and do not ask for another DVDs.

You have any experience in it?

Many thanks!!!

[rong]

Slightly off topic, has Norton bought out Power Quest? or have they just stolen the name.

[Scarecrow Man]

@Wrong

Symantec owns both Ghost and Partition Magic.

@Ints

I always backup to a separate hard drive. After you have an image file, you can split it and burn to DVD later on. Norton Ghost includes all of these features.

[ints]

@Wrong

Symantec owns both Ghost and Partition Magic.

@Ints

I always backup to a separate hard drive. After you have an image file, you can split it and burn to DVD later on. Norton Ghost includes all of these features.

First in Tasks->Run or manage backups->Edit settings->Drives->Backup Destination->Browse-> I must chose folder?

Then Copy Recovery Point or Convert to Virtual Disk?

Thanks!

[Scarecrow Man]

Yes, save it to a folder. I used the dos boot disk wizard to boot into dos and run ghost. I added the command

-SPLIT=600 -AUTO

This splits the image into 600MB file sizes, and automatically gives a new name to each image. For example ghost001, ghost002, ghost003 etc.

If you are saving to DVD you can set it to 4608 (4.5GB)

[ints]

Yes, save it to a folder. I used the dos boot disk wizard to boot into dos and run ghost. I added the command

-SPLIT=600 -AUTO

This splits the image into 600MB file sizes, and automatically gives a new name to each image. For example ghost001, ghost002, ghost003 etc.

If you are saving to DVD you can set it to 4608 (4.5GB)

What is dos boot disk wizard? It is from 3½ Floppy Diskette, similar like,

Copy an existing Recovery Point to CD, DVD in NG12?

How I can run or boot My DVDs after from DVD drive?

Thanks!

[ints]

Now I must free some space for this operation.

Thanks!

[Scarecrow Man]

I apologize if my instructions are incorrect. I was using Norton Ghost 2003 (10) at the time. I created a MS-DOS Boot disk using the backup wizard in Norton Ghost. You can then boot from this disk and it loads all the CD/DVD drivers, keyboard and mouse drivers. You can even load network drivers if you require it. This operation required two floppy disks, as one was a boot/configuration disk and the other contained the ghost.exe.

[ints]

I apologize if my instructions are incorrect. I was using Norton Ghost 2003 (10) at the time. I created a MS-DOS Boot disk using the backup wizard in Norton Ghost. You can then boot from this disk and it loads all the CD/DVD drivers, keyboard and mouse drivers. You can even load network drivers if you require it. This operation required two floppy disks, as one was a boot/configuration disk and the other contained the ghost.exe.

Now I have two files after INTS_C_Drive001.v2i (11,7 GB from C:20 GB in the High compression) and INTS.sv2i (4,00 KB)

[ints]

All ok, NG12 offer Me save it on CD\DVD and resize in the smaller pieces.

Thanks!!!