Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 10:18:34 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: RE: fdisk question (non-Lib specific)
You have a point with the libretto. But you can use NTFSPro to repair NT
partitions. Can't say its perfect but I guess it would be easier with
Fat16 on a libretto. I guess you need fat16 for the hibernation area.
Andy
> I see two problems with that.
>
> First, one of the original premises is not to have to purchase Partition
> Magic or any other paid software utility.
>
> Second, isn't it dangerous to use NTFS for the C: partition? NTFS is good
> for the D: partition and beyond, but if you develop any corruption within
> the C: partition (very likely on a subportable like the Libretto, likely
> enough on any other PC), I don't believe there are any utilities on the
> market that can boot in DOS (from a floppy) and repair NTFS (on the HDD).
> Why not install NT on a 100MB (or more, if you need it just for the
> Operating System) FAT16 partition on C: and then NT FDISK the D: partition
> for [Disk size - c: - 2GB] and then create the E: partition for 2GB of FAT?
>
> And, by the way, don't forget to leave room for the hibernation area.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2000 9:38 AM
> To: Libretto
> Subject: RE: fdisk question (non-Lib specific)
>
> Why not just create an fat 16 partition, install NT, Get everything
> working, convert it to NTFS after NT has been installed and working. Then
> run partition magic and extend the rest of that partition to the entire
> disk. Thus one big partition.
>
> Andy
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