How to partition a large hard disk

Large hard disk partitioning and formatting

In all computer accessories, the hard disk is a very special role, it is not only related to the overall performance of the system, and the user's all the data are stored in it.

So how do you initialize a hard disk? How to solve the problem of hard disk?

Hard disk partition refers to the logical partition of physical storage space of hard disk, and divides a large capacity hard disk into several logical intervals of different sizes. Dividing a hard disk into partitions, the number of partitions and the size of each partition are set by the user according to their needs.

1. Zoning Basics

(1) Primary partition, extended partition, logical partition

The primary partition is the hard disk partition that contains the files and data necessary to boot the operating system, and the hard disk must have a primary partition to install the operating system on the hard disk. An extended partition is a partition other than the primary partition, but it cannot be used directly, and it must be divided into logical partitions. Logical partitions are the D, E, F ... that we normally see in the operating system. Wait for the plate.

(2) partition format

Windows currently uses a partition format that includes FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and so on, and almost all operating systems support FAT16. However, a hard disk with a FAT16 partition format is actually inefficient, and the maximum capacity of a single partition can only be 2GB, so the partition format is now rarely used.

FAT32 employs a 32-bit file allocation table, which greatly enhances its ability to manage disk, breaking the FAT16 limit of 2GB per partition. It is currently the most used partition format and is supported by the Windows 98/2000/xp/2003 system. In general, when partitioning, the user can set the partition to FAT32 format.

The advantage of NTFS is that security and stability are extremely good. However, other than the Windows 2000/xp/2003 system, the partition format is not recognized by any operating system.

In the choice of the partition format, the user needs to choose according to the type of operating system chosen, in general, the FAT32 can be used.

2. Hard disk partition planning

To partition a hard disk, you first need to have a partitioning scheme. Today's hard drive is basically more than 60GB, if such a "massive hard drive" only divided into one area or into many communities, to a certain extent will affect the ease of use and performance of the hard disk. Different users have different actual needs, and zoning schemes are different.

(1) General household type large hard disk partition scheme (80~120GB)

Disk capacity partition format use

C 3~5GB FAT32 Installation Windows98

D 8~12gb FAT32 Install Windows XP

E 10~15GB FAT32 Storage application software

F 10~20GB FAT32 Storage game software

G 15~20GB FAT32 Store movies, songs

H Spare space FAT32 backup data and system

Home type is for office, entertainment, game use, you can install Windows 98 and Windows XP dual system. Windows 98 has excellent compatibility and can be used exclusively for entertainment. Windows XP is highly stable and can be used for office and learning.

(2) Common Office type large hard disk partition scheme (60~120GB)

Disk capacity partition format use

C 5~8GB NTFS Install Windows XP

D 12~20GB NTFS Office application software

E 10~12GB NTFS Store e-mail

F 10~30GB NTFS Store Office Documents

G remaining space NTFS backup data and system

For office computers, security and stability are the most important, so it is recommended that you install Windows XP or Windows 2000 systems. In addition, you need to leave enough space to keep all kinds of emails and Office documents. Of course, data and system backup areas are essential.

(3) Big hard disk partition scheme (80~120GB)

Disk capacity partition format use

C 3~5GB FAT32 Install Windows 98

D 8~12gb FAT32 Install Windows XP

E 10~20gb FAT32 Install RPG etc Games

F 10~15GB FAT32 Install network games

G 15~20GB FAT32 Action game and CD image

H remaining space FAT32 movies, music, backup

For gamers, it is recommended that you install Windows 98 and Windows XP dual systems, and then install the game partition, and then make a disc image of the game that requires the disc to be played, which will prevent the optical drive from wearing.