Read a few threads that are similar but not quite the same. See the image below. My HP Laptop (dv6) has 4 partitions, including: System (MBR) C: Windows 7, D: (Recovery) and Hp_Tools.
Tried this quick guide Quick Guide to installing Windows 8 Consumer Preview in dual-boot - AfterDawn which worked perfectly on an old Windows 7 PC I have but, on this laptop . . .
First, used Windows Disk Manager to shrink C: then create a new volume of 50gig but, because I have 4 partitions, everything changed to DYNAMIC. Corrected that problem and, with the help of a Partition Assistant (Aomei?) was able to delete the HP recovery, expand the C: <save> then come back and shrink C: create an unallocated D: and save again. This time, D: became a Logical drive for some unknown reason. Finally, I restored the whole mess with the recovery ISO I had created. What's wrong with this picture? Why can't I create a Primary D: for the Windows 8 install like I was able to do on my older PC? Must I also delete the Hp_Tools Partition? Help if you can. Thanks!
Tried this quick guide Quick Guide to installing Windows 8 Consumer Preview in dual-boot - AfterDawn which worked perfectly on an old Windows 7 PC I have but, on this laptop . . .
First, used Windows Disk Manager to shrink C: then create a new volume of 50gig but, because I have 4 partitions, everything changed to DYNAMIC. Corrected that problem and, with the help of a Partition Assistant (Aomei?) was able to delete the HP recovery, expand the C: <save> then come back and shrink C: create an unallocated D: and save again. This time, D: became a Logical drive for some unknown reason. Finally, I restored the whole mess with the recovery ISO I had created. What's wrong with this picture? Why can't I create a Primary D: for the Windows 8 install like I was able to do on my older PC? Must I also delete the Hp_Tools Partition? Help if you can. Thanks!
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows7 and 8 CP
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Gateway
- CPU
- AMD Quad Core
- Memory
- 8Gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- Geforce GT430