Novell Data Recovery Software - Recovery of Re-partitioned Volumes by Sunil Chandna
Problem Description Partitions refer to the portions of the hard disk that have their own logical file structure. Re-partitioning means deleting and resizing the current partitions on the disk. Since re-partitioning almost always involves deleting the current partitions, all previously held... This is often done to accommodate multiple Operating Systems on one disk, but is also done to reorganize data on the disk or reorganize disk space. ... This is usually done to re-align the space and data on the hard disk, but may also be the result of plain human error, the end result being that...

Partitioning, Formatting and Reinstalling in Windows 98 by Ashish Jain
Formatting and reinstalling windows 98 is very easy if you have the right know-how. This article will discuss how to format, partition and reinstall windows 98 on your PC. Before going ahead and doing this, it is important to be comfortable with the terms format, partition and file systems. ... The primary partition is your active partition and this is from where your computer boots, sort of like a system partition. ... For example, if you have an 8 GB hard disk, then you can have 4 drives of 2 GB each.

The Most Simplest Way To Unhide A Hidden Partition by Victor Pradel
After my first article on the hidden partition I realized that the solution that I brought was rather difficult for the newbies, I thus sought and tried out various solutions and programs until I find this terrible little software, I named PARTEDIT32. ... Just unzip and launch Partedit32 the user interface opens, simple but effective if you have more than one hard disk, choose the hard disk where your hidden partition is in the Hard Disk menu, then look in your partitions table at the column TYPE , Partedit32 has a list of the various types of partition, you can reach it by clicking the...

Software For Your Hard-Drive by John Deprice
All your software is stored on a hard-drive. But how about software FOR your hard-drive - private disks, partition managers, disk defragmenters? Here is the scoop on the latest tools. Paragon Partition Manager The program is suitable for both professionals and home users. ... If you suspect that your hard disk drive is damaged and contains bad sectors, you have difficulties to copy data from your disk, your operating system is unstable or you unable to boot to Windows altogether - don't rush to throw out your disk and don't think that your important information is irretrievably lost.

How to Plan and Prepare your Windows Xp Hard Disk for a Dual Boot Bomputer Installation by George Chamoun
One of the useful features of Windows XP is its capability for multibooting. This is the configuration that let the computer boot with the choice of of different operating systems, one at a time. In the case of a dual boot computer, there are two operating systems residing on the same computer. ... 2-The Hard disk should be a basic hard disk, so it can be used by older version of Windows like, win 95, 98. ... The term basic hard disk is the commonly used disk. ... Here are the criteria and planning you might want to consider: 1- The recommended Hard disk size should be at least 4 Gigs,...

Data Recovery 101 by Natalie Aranda
Almost all computer users have experienced this at least once – the need to get back a deleted /lost data file. This could happen as a result of a software failure, hardware failure, human error, power related problems, damage caused by flood / water, vandalism, virus damage, damage by fire /... Hard drive data recovery is possible from small hard drives of 2 GBs to big hard drives of 120 GBs. ... RAID is a collection of hard disks that act as a single better hard disk than the individual ones. ... If the hard disk is not making any weird noise like scratching, scraping or ticking (which...

How To Have Two (Multiple) Copies Of Windows by Alan Malik
Having two operating systems is not as difficult as many of us consider. It just requires little hard work and some good equipment. By equipments I mean good hard disk space and good RAM sometimes, depending upon which operating systems you are going to install. ... If you have only one partition then you may consider repartitioning your hard disk to get more than one partition. ... I hope you would get most help from Windows Setup Guide which will teach you about how to partition your hard disk with pictures.

Dual Boot Windows 9x with NT or Linux by Alfred Moloto
Installing windows is pretty easy if you know what you are doing, but it can be a complete mess if you are still learning. Dual booting can have advantages if you have a game that support one platform or you want to learn to use a different operating system. ... The biggest disadvantage of dual boot is Disk space, and depending on whether you will be dual booting windows 9x with windows NT or Microsoft operating system with Linux, you my have to install a second hard drive or partition the one you are currently using.

How To Increase Computer Speed And Performance - Great Tips & Tricks by Alan Malik
Many computer users are worried about their computer's performance. After spending lot of bucks, still they cannot have that charm of using PC as they had expected. Here I am going to explain some major tricks which are used by many computer users which help them to take efficient use of their CPU. ... You should be very careful while partitioning your hard drive and believe me many people make mistakes when they partition hard disk and lose all of their important data. ... Defragment Your Hard disks: Your partitions become more fragmented when you create or delete folders, save new...

4 Critical Steps for Successful Installation of Linux & Windows XP on the Same Computer by George Chamoun
When installing Linux and Windows XP on the same computer, the result can be a failure due to missing certain steps during the installation process. The whole process is mostly done automatically. That doesn't imply that you just watch the computer do all work for you from start to finish. ... If you want to ensure successful installations, here are 4 simple basic steps that will help you tremendously, and will make a huge difference in making the installation run smooth and produce the desired result: 1-You MUST partition your hard disk in to 2 partitions using Windows XP.