Partition question

**Angelfire777** · 12-08-2007, 07:03 AM

Hi guys,

I was planning to use a program like acronis to create an image of my system so I could have something just in case something goes haywire. But I forgot one thing -- I don't have any separate partitions. I have a full 160G Seagate SATA and I was wondering if it would even be possible to create a partition with an HD that's in use already?

**linderman** · 12-08-2007, 03:47 PM

yes you can with a program like partition magic

but you have to have free space on the drive >>>> the drive cant be 85% full and expect to make a blank partition ?????

the best option in "my book" is to buy another drive for about $75.00 or less and then use a freeware image program like Drive Image XML to create and store an image file

you must remember; if mechanical failure strikes your current only drive; then your image wont save you ???????????

**Angelfire777** · 12-11-2007, 02:56 AM

My drive still has 85% free space so it won't be a problem..

Thanks for the advice.

12-08-2007, 07:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Angelfire777 Moderator/Analyst, Security Team ; Rangemaster, TSF Academy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,232 OS: Vista	Partition question Hi guys, I was planning to use a program like acronis to create an image of my system so I could have something just in case something goes haywire. But I forgot one thing -- I don't have any separate partitions. I have a full 160G Seagate SATA and I was wondering if it would even be possible to create a partition with an HD that's in use already? __________________ UNITE and ASAP since 2006 If we have helped you, please consider donating. The past won't be able to hurt you unless you keep on looking back at it.

12-08-2007, 03:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,375 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Partition question yes you can with a program like partition magic but you have to have free space on the drive >>>> the drive cant be 85% full and expect to make a blank partition ????? the best option in "my book" is to buy another drive for about $75.00 or less and then use a freeware image program like Drive Image XML to create and store an image file you must remember; if mechanical failure strikes your current only drive; then your image wont save you ??????????? __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

12-11-2007, 02:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Angelfire777 Moderator/Analyst, Security Team ; Rangemaster, TSF Academy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,232 OS: Vista	Re: Partition question My drive still has 85% free space so it won't be a problem.. Thanks for the advice. __________________ UNITE and ASAP since 2006 If we have helped you, please consider donating. The past won't be able to hurt you unless you keep on looking back at it.