I need a win32 command line utility that I can use to make an HFS partition. If it could do FAT32 partitions as well, that would be great. Otherwise I'll just use fdisk for the FAT32 creation and then a third party utility for HFS. In the end, I need one drive with two partitions, one FAT32 and one HFS. Any suggestions?
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You can use MacDirve(it costs around $50), to create format and read HFS(+) partitions, there will be some problems with Windows XP, so read this "tutorial":\nhttp://www.bioneural.net/2004/07/30/backing-up-to-a-hdd-in-a-cross-platform-world/\n\nAnd here is MacDrive site:\nhttp://www.mediafour.com/products/macdrive6/
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There is no need for the external drive to be NTFS....NTFS recognises FAT32. You can back up from a computer which has a NTFS hard drive onto a FAT32 external hard drive (in an enclosure). The NTFS will see the FAT 32 Drive & you can drag & drop both ways.\nA Computer using FAT32 cannot recognise /backup to a NTFS external drive but NTFS can recognise & backup onto a FAT32 aswell as a NTFS external drive.\nThis is why you are having difficulty finding an NTFS external drive because FAT32 (unlike NTFS) is compatible for computers using either NTFS or FAT32 & is the best one to get.
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Each computer drive -- whether a hard disk, floppy, CD, or even multiple partitions on a single hard drive -- has a drive letter.\n\nMSWindows assigns the letter C to the main hard drive. The next one in line, whatever it is, is called D, and so on. \n\nFAT32 is a MSWindows-based file-system, which is how the computer keeps track of what is stored on the hard drive. It seems like your hard drive is split into a least two partitions, C and D, with the D part of the drive storing (organizing) files using a FAT32 file system. \n\nThe FAT32 file system itself is not what's taking up the space -- it's all the files and data stored on that disk.
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u'll definitelly need partitioning software\nUnfortunatelly I do not any free or trial version one.\nbut instead of Partition Magic u can try Disk Director.\nthat is cheaper for 20 $\nand even  is more functional then Partition Magic is.\nTry it rather then wasting ur time with no use.\nanyway, if somthing goes wrong they(Acronis) have money-back guarantee within 30 days, so u don't lose anything.\nhope it'll help.
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Using a program such as Partition Magic you can accomplish your goal. Bad news though, Many times people lose all their data when attempting to do what you are talking about.  Partition Magic if used correctly will not do that.  Using this program if you are not computer saavy could be a disaster.  A computer shop should be able to do it for you at a cost of 25 to 50 dollars.\n\nPerhaps you should just tranfer most of your files and programs to the D: drive.\n\nHave a Great Day
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Yeah... you can format your system partition from DOS (using format c: command) then install a new OS on it and split this partition using for example Acronis Disk Director. You can be sure that Disk Director can split your partition without any data being lost.
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I was told that it could be done using Fdisk and look for partitions. I actually went the other way and had the shop remove partitions in my first pc before I knew much about it.  The most common reason now to have partitions would be to run two different operating systems. \n\nWindows\n\nLinux?????
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Without two drives available on the controller RAID will be unusable to you.\n\nGenerally what you need to do is go into you BIOS (usually hit DEL or F2 or F10 depending on the system) and hunt down the SATA controller options, generally under either Advanced Configuration or Integrated Peripherals. At any rate usually on these RAID controllers you have the option of either setting it to RAID or IDE. Since you only have one drive you'll want IDE, what this will do is make Windows installation think that the drive is IDE and you shouldn't have to install drivers at the setup screen and should be able to just run with it.\n\nHope that helps.
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well, the easiest and the most reliable way is to download Disk Director partitioning software. It's not safe to operate with windows utilities, because when u create partition within widows  u lose data. Besides, ADDS is rather cheap utility and u won't need to uninstall XP.
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Plug in memory stick.\nGo to control panel, administrative tools, computer management, storage, disk management. You should be able to see it in the bottom right hand side. Right click inside the area which is your memory stick & choose format. If it does not give you this option but it has an option to create partition then choose that & when done right click inside the area again & choose format (make it fat file system).
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can you duel boot? partition the HDD & then have seperaste o/s on each partition.\n\nI have winxp & linspire 5-0 running on 1 pc.
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if you have XP cd then boot with that and it will give you the option to delete the ntsf file system on it and convert it to fat32 make sure you chose your new hardrive and not the one with all your data on it other wise it will be all lost other ways you can do it is by using a 98 boot disk then type fdisk at the command prompt and then go and delete the none dos partitions on it the place the fat32 partition onto it hope that can hel just search in google to find how to use fdisk
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if u have win NT/2K/XP/Vista and use FAT/FAT32 then there is a command line program.\nStart command prompt and type:\nconvert [drive:] /FS:NTFS /X
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Wow, those are horrible options.  Here is the program you want to use.  If you like it, buy it.  It's a great program!\n\nDiskdata  (see link below)
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I Take It You Only Have One Drive And Have It Partitioned 3 Ways....I Figure C: Has Windows On It......Depending On What You Have On D: You Won't Be Able To Combine X: And D:....If You Have Any Program Files Or Any Files That The OS Uses On Partition D: When You Combine Or Repartition The Drive The OS Will Not Work Properly...You Are Better Off Starting All Over....Parition It The Way You Want And Then Reinstall Windows....If There Is Nothing On D: Well Then Thats Simple....Just Go To Control Panel>Administative Tools>Computer Managment>Disk Managment> And The Repartion The Way You Like.......
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If you get a USB external HD of lets say 200gig you could partition it as two separate drives.\n\nHard drive Prices\nhttp://www.nextag.com/usb-powered-external-hard-drives/search-html?nxtg=244c0a1c0525-699B541887093E76\n\nPartition Info.\nhttp://freepctech.com/pc/001/001.shtml\n\nPS If you buy a HD the manual will have info. on how too do what you are looking for too.\n\nGood Luck :)
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Try using the FORMAT command. The Syntax may vary depending on your version of Windows.\n\nIt should be: FORMAT X: /FS:FAT\n\nWhere X: is the drive letter assigned to your card.