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Hard disk partition

01/12/2003

Doing this without deleting some (or all) of the existing partitions isn't a normal feature of DOS, however, if you get a partitioning application (such as PowerQuest's Partition Magic) you will be able to do this.

If you're going for the DOS version (which is cheaper, but vastly more time consuming) then you��ll need to use FDISK to remove the last partition on your drive, together with as many partitions as you need to create the space you want for your new partition (so, at least two). This will destroy all of the data that exists on the deleted partition(s) so you��ll need to back all of your non-install stuff up before you start. Depending on how large your drive and partitions are, you could be looking at several hours to complete the operation.

Hard disk partition
01/12/2003

To partition your computer without deleting the existing partitions, you should use Partition Magic. For DOS user, you should use FDISK.

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Backup pc regularly
01/12/2003

Computer backups are important, whether you are a large multinational company, a small business or just a simple home user. You should take care to ensure that your data is backed up regularly (daily if possible) so that you don't lose precious hours of work.
You may lose your important files due to the bad sector on your hard disk, operating system failed to boot up or inflected virus on your computer.

Take regular breaks
01/12/2003

Prolonged computer use can be hazardous to your health.
We (and other more qualified people - like doctors) recommend that you take a break from the computer screen at least once every 45 minutes to relax your eyes and stretch your back and neck.