CREATING NEW PARTITION

[Guest]

I understand that I cannot create a new partition with Windows XP without
destroying what I already have in place or without purchasing 3rd party
software. This is my scenario ... My system came with everything
preinstalled, one hd, and one basic/primary partition for everything. I'm
wanting to create a new partition (logical drive) to maintain system and file
backups. I have another operating system that will automatically and safely
- non-destructively - create a partition within my current configuration to
install itself on (Linux). Hypothetical situation ... do you think that I
could feasibly install that product without autoboot sequence in order to
create the new partition; uninstall it, leaving the partition in place; then
reformat that new partition with XP through the Computer Manager tools in
order to create my desired logical drive/partition? Any advice or
suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[DL]

If the new partition is for backups, then remember if/when the hd fails then
all data 'might' be lost.
Better to either use a slave drive or external media for backups.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the input, DL!

I was probably more checking my logic and now considering the alternative,
I'll probably just follow your advice! <wink>

JFC