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Converting basic disk to dynamic disk

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by t_bonee

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Hi all,

Here is my situation. I got a server that is running Terminal Services and holds all my users data. When this server was set up (by the former administrator) it was left as a basic disk with a C:\ partition and a D:\ partition at 4 gigsand 12 gigs respectively. Well now the C:\ is almost completely full while the D:\ is practically empty.

My question is, if I convert this to a dynamic disk, will I be limited in volume size by the previous partition sizes or can I gain the whole disk if I keep it a simple volume?

Also, I have some 95 & 98 clients that connect to this server. Will they still be able to use this server? They connect to it via a terminal service client to get to their applications and e-mail. The DC they authenticate against is not going to have dynamic disk so will this allow them to authenticate ok and then use the terminal services?

Thanks.

Tom Wilson

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by joseph moore

1) No.
Since the original Win2K install made C: drive a Basic disk, you will NOT be able to extend the C: drive. Yes, you can make it Dymanic, but you can't change a System partition (where Windows is installed) when it is first created as a Basic disk. You will be able to delete the D: partition and change it around, but not C:
Something you can do to get more room on C: is by moving the Virtual Memory swapfile onto D:. That usually frees up a few hundred megs of drive space.
2) Yes.
If the physical disk is Basic or Dynamic will in NO way affect how clients connect to it via TS, or normal file shares, or any other way. The Win9x clients won't notice a difference.

hope this helps

by t_bonee

Thanks! The answers cleared things up for me. One minor question though. I will ask in another post.

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