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Freecom Hard Drive
GB
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Example for different partitions with different file systems on one Freecom
Hard Drive 320GB
NTFS
FAT32
250 GB
200 GB
50 GB
The example above is a good solution for Windows 2000/XP users who sometimes
exchange data with Windows 98SE/ME PCs.
For storing the data under Windows 2000/XP both partitions can be used. As the NTFS
file system is not recognized by Windows 98SE/ME data to be used on these operating
systems must be stored on the FAT32 partition.
Please follow the steps below to adapt the Freecom Hard Drive for your needs.
7.3 Partitioning your Freecom Hard Drive under Windows XP / 2000
7.3.1 Deleting a partition on the Freecom Hard Drive
under Windows XP / 2000
1. Click with the right mouse button on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop.
2. Select the option "Manage".
3. Select the option "Storage" -> "Disk Management".
4. Choose your external hard drive and right-click on the partition.
5. Select "Delete Partition" and confirm by clicking on "Yes". The partition will be
deleted now.
7.3.2 Creating a partition on the Freecom Hard Drive
under Windows XP / 2000
The following steps will guide you through the process of creating partitions on your
Freecom Hard Drive. After this procedure your Freecom Hard Drive will be ready for use
and it will be allocated a drive letter.
1. Click with the right mouse button on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop.
2. Select the option "Manage".
3. Select the option "Storage" -> "Disk Management".
4. Choose the hard disk, which is "unallocated". Ensure that the entire drive is
"unallocated".
File system
Total size
of Freecom Hard Drive
