I have a new (new to me PC) PC with a 2 Terabyte data harddrive. I would like to partition the HD into six (6) equal partitions. IS this possible (I have never done over 3 partitions).
If I can do six partitions, each partition would be 333,350 MB. I believe that is correct? Getting old is hell.
You can open an elevated command prompt and run these commands to find out what type of disks you have...
diskpart
list disk
For example, mine are all GPT...
If you have Uefi, GPT & since it's just a data disk then this article says there's nothing to stand in your way.
Understanding Disk Partitions - MSLearn
It would probably help stimulate useful replies if you explained why you wanted six partitions.
I have only ever regarded disk partitioning as useful if it has helped with setting up backup plans or, in one or two cases, with matching the drives to those of my main computer so that my main backup plan can be applied to them all.
All the best,
Denis
You guys are asking questions I have no clue how to answer. The hard drive is just a simple data hard drive that came with the PC..
It is clean with nothing stored on it at this time.
You know how to answer this one.
And I think you should follow Ghot's suggestion in post #3 to find out what type of disk setup you have and to post the results.
The results will enable Ghot to reach appropriate conclusions that will affect what suggestions are then made to you.
All the best,
Denis
If the drive is clean, you can convert it to GPT and make the partitions.
Open a CMD window as administrator and type:
diskpart
list disk (it will list all drives. Identify the drive number)
select disk n (replace n by the drive number obtained with list disk)
clean
convert GPT
create part primary size=310000
select part 1
format fs=ntfs quick
assign letter=U
create part primary size=310000
select part 2
format fs=ntfs quick
assign letter=V
create part primary size=310000
select part 3
format fs=ntfs quick
assign letter=W
create part primary size=310000
select part 4
format fs=ntfs quick
assign letter=X
create part primary size=310000
select part 5
format fs=ntfs quick
assign letter=Y
create part primary
select part 6
format fs=ntfs quick
assign letter=Z
exit (to exit diskpart)
Now I am really confused. Here is what my disk manager looks like.
That was after I had Shrinked the 2TB HD to 666666MB. When I click on the unallocate partition (or space, I expected to be able to either format the space or shrink it. Here are the options I actual see.
How do I get this unallocated space to format it or shrink it to about 666666 MB?? I have never had this problem before.
@huffman, you asked how to partition your drive.
It can be done using Diskpart, Disk Manager or with any other disk manager.
I gave you the instructions using Diskpart because it is simple and bullet proof. If you follow the instructions you will end with what you asked.
You decided to use another method. Don't expect me to guide you on your decision.
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