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Can this partition and reformat work?

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by r.hardesty 1 view

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If new partitions are created on HD can programs, all files
and folders (audio,graphics and text) be placed into the storage partition, then format and reinstall XP and Linux on two other partitions and still
have access to stored items on the O/S partitions?

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by thechas

If the hard drive has free space that is not allocated (not presently part of any partition) then the answer is yes.

If the entire drive is presently 1 partition, then you need to use a partition manager utility such as Partition Magic to change how the drive is partitioned.

CAUTION: back up all critical files and settings before using a partition utility.

Chas

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