HOW TO PARTITION

HOW TO PARTITION
This article describes how to partition (prepare) and format a hard disk before you install Windows XP using the Windows XP Setup program. This article also contains things to consider before you partition or format your hard disk, and links to resources that can help you troubleshoot if problems occur. This article is intended for an advanced user. You can use other methods to partition and format the hard disk before you install Windows XP, such as the Fdisk and Format tools. For additional information about how to use Fdisk and Format to partition and format your hard disk, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
255867 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/255867/ ) How to use the Fdisk tool and the Format tool to partition or to repartition a hard disk If your computer is already running Windows XP, and you want to create partitions other than the System or the Startup partitions, you can use the Windows XP Disk Management tools. For additional information about how to use the Windows XP Disk Management tools to partition and format your hard disk, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:



Before you partition and format the hard disk
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Before you partition and format your hard disk, make sure that you do the following:
Prepare the hard disk according to the manufacturer's instructions
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If you are using a SATA hard disk, skip this step and go to the "Determine the type of file system that you want to use" section. If you are using an IDE hard disk, set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the hard disk (for example, master or subordinate) and make any required BIOS (or CMOS) changes. To set the jumpers and cabling, and make any required BIOS or CMOS changes, see the documentation that was included with your hard disk and motherboard, or contact the manufacturers.
Determine the type of file system that you want to use
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You can use either the NTFS or FAT file systems. NTFS is the preferred file system to format the hard disk unless you want to run an earlier version of Windows that cannot read NTFS partitions. For additional information about the differences between the FAT and NTFS file systems, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
100108 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/100108/ ) Overview of FAT, HPFS, and NTFS file systems
310525 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310525/ ) Description of the FAT32 file system in Windows XP
If the hard disk already contains data, back it up
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Make sure that you back up all your important data before you continue. When you partition and format a hard disk, all the data on that partition is permanently deleted. You can view current partition information without deleting your data. For additional information about how to use the backup utility or the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
320820 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320820/ ) How to use the Backup utility to back up files and folders in Windows XP Home Edition
309340 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309340/ ) How to use Backup to restore files and folders on your computer in Windows XP
293118 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/293118/ ) How to use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
306186 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306186/ ) How to use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard from CD-ROM
306187 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306187/ ) How to use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Disk in Windows XP
If the hard disk has a drive overlay or a disk management program, make sure that it is compatible
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If your computer uses drive overlay software for large hard disk support, do not use the Windows XP Setup program to partition or to format the drive until you have verified that Windows XP is compatible with the software. If you have drive overlay software installed, contact the software manufacturer to find out whether it is compatible with Windows XP. If you are not sure whether you have drive overlay software installed, contact the manufacturer of your hard disk drive or motherboard.
If you have software that you want to reinstall, verify that you have the disks
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Make sure that you have the original CDs or floppy disks so that you can reinstall the software programs after you partition and format your drive. If you purchased an upgrade for a program, make sure that you have the full version of the original program. Many upgrades for programs require a compliance check before you can install the upgraded product. If you cannot find the original CDs or floppy disks, contact the software manufacturer before you continue.
If you have updated device drivers for peripheral devices, back them up
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If you have installed an updated device driver for your peripheral devices (for example, modems and printers), make sure that you back up the new driver for the device to a location other than the drive that you want to format and partition so that you can reinstall it after you install your operating system.
Configure your computer to start from the CD or DVD drive
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To start your computer from the Windows XP CD, your computer must be configured to start from the CD or DVD drive. In some cases, you may have to modify your computer's BIOS settings to set this configuration. For information about how to configure your computer to start from the CD or DVD drive, see the documentation that is included with your computer, or contact the computer manufacturer.If you have a computer that cannot start from the CD or DVD drive and you need to start your computer from the startup disk, make sure that you have the floppy setup disks so that you can run the Setup program from the floppy disk drive. Note You can obtain Windows XP Setup boot disks from Microsoft, but only by download. We provide the Setup boot disks so that you can run the Setup program on computers that cannot use a bootable CD-ROM. If you can start your computer from a CD-ROM or from a network-based installation, we strongly recommend that you use those installation methods instead. Future products will no longer support installation by using the Setup boot disks.
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How to partition and format the hard disk using the Windows XP Setup program
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You can use the Windows XP Setup program to partition and format the hard disk. To do this, use the following steps:
Step 1: Partition the hard disk
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Insert the Windows XP CD into your CD or DVD drive, or insert the first Windows XP Setup disk into the floppy disk drive, and then restart the computer to start the Windows XP Setup program.Note If you are using the Windows XP Setup disks, insert each additional disk when you are prompted, and then press ENTER to continue after you insert each disk.
If you are prompted, select any options that are required to start the computer from the CD or DVD drive.
If your hard disk controller requires a third-party original equipment manufacturer (OEM) driver, press F6 to specify the driver. For more information about how to use F6 to supply a third-party OEM device driver while the Windows Setup program is running, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
314859 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314859/ ) Limited OEM driver support is available with F6 during Windows XP Setup
At the Welcome to Setup page, press ENTER. Note If you are using the Setup disks (six bootable disks), the setup prompts you to insert the Windows XP CD.
Press F8 to accept the Windows XP Licensing Agreement.
If an existing Windows XP installation is detected, you are prompted to repair it. To bypass the repair, press ESC.
All existing partitions and non-partitioned spaces are listed for each physical hard disk. Use the ARROW keys to select an existing partition, or create a new partition by selecting the non-partitioned space where you want to create a new partition. You can also press C to create a new partition using non-partitioned space. Note If you want to create a partition where one or more partitions already exist, you must first delete the existing partition or partitions, and then create the new partition. You can press D to delete an existing partition, and then press L (or press ENTER, and then press L if it is the System partition) to confirm that you want to delete the partition. Repeat this step for each existing partition that you want to include in the new partition. When all the partitions are deleted, select the remaining non-partitioned space, and then press C to create the new partition.
To create the partition with the maximum size, press ENTER. To specify the partition size, type the size in megabytes (MB) for the new partition, and then press ENTER.
If you want to create additional partitions, repeat steps g. and h.
To format the partition and install Windows XP, go to step 2. If you do not want to install Windows XP, press F3 two times to exit the Windows Setup program, and then do not follow the remaining steps in this article. To format the partition without installing Windows XP, use a different utility.
Step 2: Format the hard disk and install Windows XP
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Use the ARROW keys to select the partition where you want to install Windows XP, and then press ENTER.
Select the format option that you want to use to format the partition. You can select from the following options:
Format the partition by using the NTFS file system (Quick)
Format the partition by using the FAT file system (Quick)
Format the partition by using the NTFS file system
Format the partition by using the FAT file system
Leave the current file system intact (no changes)Notes
If the selected partition is a new partition, the option to leave the current file system intact is not available.
If the selected partition is larger than 32 gigabytes (GB), the FAT file system option is not available.
If the selected partition is larger than 2 GB, the Windows Setup program uses the FAT32 file system (you must press ENTER to confirm).
If the partition is smaller than 2 GB, the Windows Setup program uses the FAT16 file system.
If you deleted and created a new System partition, but you are installing Windows XP on a different partition, you are prompted to select a file system for both the System and Startup partitions.
Press ENTER.
After the Windows Setup program formats the partition, follow the instructions that appear on the screen to install Windows XP. After the Windows Setup program is finished and you have restarted the computer, you can use the Disk Management tools in Windows XP to create or format more partitions. For additional information about how to use the Windows XP Disk Management tools to partition and format your hard disk, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
309000 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309000/ ) How to use Disk Management to configure basic disks in Windows XP
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Additional notes
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Before you can install an operating system such as Windows XP, you must first create a primary partition on the first physical hard disk (Disk 0) on your computer. Then, you can format a file system on that partition to create what is called the System partition. Or, you can create a separate partition for the operating system on any physical hard disk. This is known as the Startup partition. The System partition on Disk 0 can also be used as a Startup partition.

IF YOUR OS CORRUPT

IF YOUR OS CORRUPT
Troubleshooting NTLDR Issuestechpro5238 ,NTLDR is Missing or CorruptImportant Note: Please ensure that there are NO CD/DVD's inserted in the Drives, or External Drives connected to the computer.For Windows® 2000.If the computer is using Microsoft Windows® 2000 and encounters a NTLDR error, type the text quoted below into a text editor such as Notepad; save it as boot.ini, then copy the Notepad file onto an empty formatted floppy disc.Quote:[boot loader]timeout=30default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)WINNT[operating systems]multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)WINNT="Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional" /fastdetect Copy the NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM files from another computer using the same Operating System onto the floppy disc that has the boot.ini file on it. These files should be located in the root directory of the primary hard disk drive so that C:NTLDR and C:NTDETECT.COM should be the locations of these files on most computers.Please Note: The NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM files are both hidden. It will be necessary to make hidden files and folders unhidden. If you need help with this please go HERE to learn how.Once these files have been copied to the floppy disc insert the floppy disc in the damaged computer and reboot; copy the NTLDR, NTDETECT.COM and boot.ini files from the floppy disc to the root directory of the primary hard disk drive. These are the commands that need to be performed from the A:> drive.copy ntldr c: (ENTER)copy ntdetect.com c: (ENTER)copy boot.ini c: (ENTER)Once the files are copied onto the computer; remove the floppy disc, and reboot the computer; the issue should now be resolved.For Windows® XP• Insert the Windows® XP CD into the computer. • When prompted to press any key to boot from the CD, press Any key. • Once in the Windows® XP Setup Menu press the R key to repair Windows. • Log into your Windows installation by pressing the 1 key then, Enter. • You may be prompted for your Administrator Password, enter that password. (If there is no password just leave it blank and press Enter) • Copy the two files, ntldr and ntdetect.com to the root directory of the primary hard disk by typing the following commands. In this example it is presumed that the CD-ROM Drive is E:; however, it will be necessary to type in the correct Letter for the corresponding Drive. copy e:i386ntldr c: (ENTER)copy e:i386ntdetect.com c: (ENTER)Once the two files are copied; reboot the computer. Upon restart the system should be normal.Corrupted boot.ini File (Step 2 Fix) • Insert the Windows® XP CD into the computer. • When prompted to press any key to boot from the CD, press Any key. • Once in the Windows XP Setup Menu press the R key to repair Windows. • Log into the Windows® installation by pressing the 1 key and pressing enter. • You will then be prompted for your Administrator Password, enter that password. (If there is no password just press Enter) At the command prompt type in the following commands:chkdsk /r (Please note the space after chkdsk and the /r) (ENTER)fixboot (ENTER)exit (ENTER)Then remove the disk, and reboot the computer.Important Note: Should the computer "detect and repair" any bad sectors when running the first chkdsk /r command, it is usually a sign that the Hard Disc Drive (HDD) is failing and may need to be replaced.2. NTLDR is CompressedThe fix for this error message is much easier than the previous "Ntldr is Missing or Corrupt" Error Message.To resolve issues such as this, follow these guidelines: • Insert the Windows® XP CD into the computer. • When prompted to press any key to boot from the CD, press Any key. • Once in the Windows XP Setup Menu press the R key to repair Windows. • Log into the Windows® installation by pressing the 1 key, then enter. • You will then be prompted for your Administrator Password, enter that password. (If there is no password just leave it blank and press Enter) Use the following commands:compact /u C:ntldr (ENTER)exit (ENTER)Important Note: Replace C: with the drive letter that applies to the specific computer setup if this is different. Also please note the spaces in the Command Prompts.Remove the disk, and reboot the computer. Upon reboot all should be normal. It's simple as that!

HOW TO IDENTIFY HARWARE FAILURE

How to identify a hardware failure
Sometimes, a device is broken, and the only way to fix the problem is to replace it. However, you should first see if the hardware failure is caused by:
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Improperly installed software. Try reinstalling your hardware.
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A faulty port. Connect the hardware to a different port or connector if one is available. For example, if the device uses a USB connection, plug the device into a different USB port, and then reinstall the hardware. If the device works, the problem is with your computer's port, not with the hardware. Contact your computer manufacturer for repair information.
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Computer configuration. Attempt to connect the hardware to a different computer, if one is available. If the hardware works when connected to a different computer, the problem is related to your computer's configuration. Instead of exchanging the hardware, you should contact either the hardware manufacturer or your computer manufacturer for additional troubleshooting assistance.
If the hardware fails when connected to a different port on your computer and to a different computer, the cause of the problem is most likely hardware failure. If the hardware is within the warranty period, contact the manufacturer for information about exchanging the hardware. Otherwise, contact a computer repair shop for help fixing the device. Keep in mind that inexpensive hardware, such as a webcam, may be less expensive to replace than to repair.

pc repair guide how to troubleshoot your problems in system

Use the general diagnosis table below as a guide to finding the problem component. We have separate diagnostic pages for each component of the PC.
Symptom
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When I turn it on...
It makes no sound and there are no lights
Check the Power Supply
Check the Motherboard

Check the CPU
When I turn it on...
It just beeps
Read our Beep Codes List
Check the Keyboard
Check the Video Card
Check the Memory
Check the Motherboard
When I turn it on...
It sounds normal but the screen is blank
Make sure the monitor has power
Check the connection to the video card
Check the Video Card
When I turn it on...
It starts up but never loads the operating system
Check the Hard Disk
Check the Memory
Check the Motherboard
Check the CPU
When I turn it on...
It freezes BEFORE the operating system starts loading
Check the Keyboard
Check the Video Card
Check the Memory
Check the Power Supply
Check the Motherboard
Check the CPU
When I turn it on...
It freezes WHILE the operating system is loading
This is probably a software problem not covered in this hardware guide. If you are using Windows, try booting into safe mode by holding down the "F8" key or in some cases the "CONTROL" key.
While it is on...
It makes a screeching or other loud noise
Check the Power Supply, CPU, Case or other Internal Fans
Check the CD-ROM
Check the Hard Disk
Check the Floppy Drive
While it is on...
It shuts itself off
Check the power features in the BIOS
Check the power features in the Windows Control Panel
Check the Power Supply
Check that all fans are working
Check for the accumulation of dust
If the problem occurs in association with a specific hardware component, visit the diagnostic page for that particular part.
Software Issues are not covered in this hardware guide.
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fujitsu hardisk problem

when using a fujitsu hard drive. When booting t Bios detects the hard disk but it cannot access it. In the setup screen in CMOS if try the autodetect feature, it again detects the hard drive but cannot read its size. The Bios detects the Hard disk's name but the name isn't really correct. BTW that is my primary hard drive, when another slave hard drive which is detected. They are IDE hard drives. Now to return to that problem it detects the name of the hard drive something like this Fujitsu MPR3XXX etc. The XXX before were really some numbers. Is this hard drive dead? then again reinstalled Windows to the secondary hard disk and windows setup says that this hard disk cannot be accessed. What should to do?

just make sure the hard drive is jumpered to master. to do this open up the case and take the hd out and check the pins accordint to the diagram that comes taped on and sometime engraved on the hard drive.

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windows xp pro (soon to be 2003 server)
pentium 4 1.8 ghz
512 ddr ram
100 mhz fsb (im mad at that)
hp-cd-writer
dvdrom
80 gig hd (actually like 76 becasue of 1024)
msi tuner card
nvidia tnt model 2 32mb graphix card (agp)
many usb
4 firewire