1 Partition and think i need more

DKMitt

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Hello Group!

I have a similar problem but with a bit of a twist than the others that have posted here so far. i also am having trouble updating to windows 10 from windows 7 ultimate 32 bit sp1 and after reading thru all the post here have came to the conclusion that i have an incorrectly partitioned hard drive that is preventing the upgrade.

After running DISKPART and finding out that i have only 1 partition on my hard drive (as shown in image), can i use one of the partitioning tools like minitool or AOMEI to resize the current partition and move it over to create the other needed partitions and to put them into the proper order, And if so how many partitions and what sizes would i need to create and what ID's and GPT Attributes would i use for a NON OEM built computer and what would be the correct procedure to do this?

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit SP1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Personal Built System
    CPU
    Intel Core i3 540 @ 3.07GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK Computer INC. P7H55-M PRO (LGA1156)
    Memory
    2 Gig
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    Hanns.G iX191 Intel(R) HD Graphics
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You only "need" one partition so I am not understanding why you think you need more than one. Please explain in greater detail what it is you are trying or want to do.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W10 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit SP1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Personal Built System
    CPU
    Intel Core i3 540 @ 3.07GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK Computer INC. P7H55-M PRO (LGA1156)
    Memory
    2 Gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    Hanns.G iX191 Intel(R) HD Graphics
    Browser
    IE 11, and Chrome
    Antivirus
    AVG
the reason this post doesn't make sense is it that the admin re-activated this post and placed it in the incorrect category from where it was originally posted.
Incorrect? So you are having "Windows 8.1 recovery" problems? Because that is what that other thread is about!

This thread does not make sense because you still have not explained in detail, what you want to do! So you refusing to cooperate only results in delays for you getting the help you are seeking!

Your post was moved so you could get the specific help you deserve for your problems - which have nothing to do with Windows 8.1 or recovery.

So if you want help with YOUR problem, you need to help us help you by explaining exactly what you are trying to do with your partitions and hard drive.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W10 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
<snip> i also am having trouble updating to windows 10 from windows 7 ultimate 32 bit sp1
I think the OP is saying they want to upgrade to Windows 10

@DKMitt
I think you'd be better to describe the problems you're having / what error messages you are seeing when you try to upgrade rather then your conclusion.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
I think the OP is saying they want to upgrade to Windows 10
Right. As you quoted, that is what he said his problem is in his first post. But that does not suggest a problem with W8.1 recovery, the topic of that other huge thread, and that is the reason admin split his problem out, into a new thread.

So again, DKMitt, as both ComputerGeek and I have requested, we need more information so we know what you want, and then can offer good advice.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W10 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Not sure if this is what you mean but although I can run a windows system in a single partition, (The actual OS does not matter for this purpose), I have not done this for many years.

The minimum number of partitions I use is three


  1. A small system partition that is set to be the boot partition
  2. An operating system partition for the actual OS and all the program folders
  3. A data partition for all my files etc

This is normally created when installing an OS onto a blank disk. If you install a windows OS, Vista or later, onto a blank disk it will create two partitions by default Partitions 1 & 2 in the above list. I would then use a partition manager to split the larger partition (2 Above) into two partitions to provide the data partition, (2).

I also use the windows built in functionality to move the standard folders , (documents, Photos, Music, Downloads Desktop Etc) to the data partition to make usability as seamless as possible.

It may be possible to recreate this set-up after the initial install of the OS but this could be a little involved
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro x64 x2 Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Ubuntu
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Real World Computing
    CPU
    AMD FX8350 8 Core @4GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus M5A78L-M USB3
    Memory
    32GB [4x8GB] DDR3 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus nVidia GTX750TI-OC-2GD5 (2GB DDR5)
    Sound Card
    ASUS Xoner DG + SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI
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    Acer G276HL 27", (DVi) + Samsung 39" HDTV (HDMI)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 @60Hz + 1920 x 1080 @60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Internal
    Crucial 256GB SSD,
    WDC WD30EZRX-00D8PB0 3TB,
    Toshiba HDWD130 3TB
    Seagate ST2000DM001-1CH1 2TB,

    External (USB3)
    Seagate Backup+ Hub BK SCSI Disk 8TB
    2.5/3.5 Hot Swap Cradle, USB3 + eSata (client HDDs)

    NAS
    Seagate ST4000DM000
    PSU
    Aerocool Templarius Imperator 750W 80+ Silver
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    AeroCool X-Warrior Devil Red Tower
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    Logitech Wireless K710 & K270
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    Logitech Wireless M710 M185 & M570 Trackball
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    37Mb/s Down - 9.5Mb/s Up
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    Chrome
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    BitDefender Total Security 2017
    Other Info
    Also run...

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    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
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