typing in the search box favorite browser the question "how to break the hard drive for Windows 7" in response were quickly received several options, and, after a preliminary review of the proposed actions, it is workable.In general, the problem of breaking down the hard disk into multiple logical partitions is not as simple as it might seem at first glance.The main difficulty is not to break up the hard disk.Windows 7, x64, compared with previous versions of operating systems from Microsoft, much more friendly to the user in this and other issues.First you need to decide for themselves the expediency of implementation of breakdown.Do not believe all the recommendations posted on the Internet, according to which the hard drive must be partitioned.This is not true.
If, nevertheless, you need to split your hard disk Windows 7, for this there are several ways.Let's start with the most simple.It is to use the built-in system function.The advantage is clear: there is no need somewhere to search and download a third-party program, and most of the specialized applications to work with hard drives is not free (though nobody except conscience, does not prohibit the use of cracked version).
To break the hard drive, Windows 7, proposes to use the Disk Management utility.To run the program, you must call the properties of the shortcut "My Computer" and select "Manage" - suitable if earlier in the Start menu for the "computer" is set to "Show desktop" (otherwise run direct command by pressing Win + R and typingbox compmgmt.msc).Select "Disk Management" in the paragraph "Storage."As a result, you will see all computer drives, including flash and compact.Hover your mouse on the hard drive and pressing the right mouse button, choose "Shrink Volume."After scanning, you can select in the "size of compressed space" desired amount of the partition that will be "bitten" by the unoccupied space programs.Then choose "New Simple Volume" to get stripped and assign a letter to the new partition (disk).So just split your hard disk.Windows 7 is much better this regard Win XP.Lack breakdown manner - is duration of operation (sometimes time to drink tea, especially in the case of bulk discs).
Therefore it is better to take advantage of specialized programs.Their capabilities are significantly higher than Microsoft's offer a solution.
First of all, note free for the home user software - Partition Wizard Home Edition.Looking at the list of possibilities, seriously pose the question, "How, in general, there may be paid programs, if there is this ?!".The program runs on Win XP - Win 8, although you can burn it to a CD or flash drive.Some pros.
select the desired drive, and follow in the «Move / Resize Partition».Save data during a power failure is not present in other programs, will feature «Enhanced data Protecting», therefore, put a tick.By placing the cursor on the right side of the box (disk symbol) and holding the left mouse button, choose the size of the extended partition.It remains to apply the changes - «Apply».
Still, users who need to break up the hard disk of Windows 7, more likely to use the other two programs - Acronis Disk Director and PowerQuest Partition Magic.Functionality them roughly equal, so some of them to choose - a matter of habit.In comparison with the possibilities of built-in means of breaking down Windows, these programs much easier.Consider, though, the ability to create a section with a non-supported by Windows file system (hello followers of Linux).There are versions with Russian GUI, so no problems with the choice of the appropriate commands does not occur.Speed work is worthy of all praise (especially when compared with the "Disk Management" in Windows).
even easier to perform disk partitioning phase of the installation of the operating system Win 7. Take advantage of this opportunity, you can select the disc on the screen to install the operating system.
