Hdd partition containing OS

[$tatic]

I recently bought a 500 GB hdd on which I installed Windows XP with the CD. However, I forgot to partition my hdd before installing

My question is: Is it possible to partition my 500 GB hdd from the desktop without having to format and re install Windows XP?

[Howitzer]

Yes with partition magic. Search on TechArena for "Partition Magic", you will get lot of threads based on it.

[pddaugusto]

You can download EASEUS Partition Master PRO Edition, this is equivalent to partition magic, and you can do your partitioning manipulation but backup your system before in case of problems.

[samar69]

You can also download the gparted iso on CD in image mode and you boot it, and the bottom you will find your happiness

[SledgeHammer]

Use Disk Management in Windows. No need for any fancy softwares.

[$tatic]

With Disk Management simply, I dont think it is possible to create partition when the disk is already in use with OS installed in it. The HDD I am talking about is a 1 complete partition in which XP is installed. If I try to create partition on the same from Disk Management, I fear my OS will be deleted and crashed.

[SledgeHammer]

With Disk Management simply, I dont think it is possible to create partition when the disk is already in use with OS installed in it. The HDD I am talking about is a 1 complete partition in which XP is installed. If I try to create partition on the same from Disk Management, I fear my OS will be deleted and crashed.

Nothing will happen to your OS. Just Do It!