Using the Operating System and Utilities 4-11
Partition Magic
Dividing the hard disk drive into several partitions lets you efficiently organize
operating systems, programs, and data. Partition Magic, included on the A&D CD that
ships with your system, allows you to optimize hard disk drive space with an easy click
of the mouse. Visually create, format, shrink, expand, and move hard disk partitions in
minutes.
Your NEC Versa with Windows 98 or Windows 95, ships with an internal hard disk
drive consisting of a single FAT 32 partition, drive C:. Use Partition Magic if you want
to create multiple partitions and convert your hard disk drive to FAT 16 partitions.
For systems running the Windows NT operating system, use the Disk Administrator in
the Administrative Tools menu to repartition your hard drive.
Before using Partition Magic, refer to the associated cautionary
notes on the Application and Driver CD. The cautionary notes contain important
information about designating the partitions on the hard disk drive.
The partitions must be properly designated before using the Product Recovery CD to
reinstall your operating system. If the partitions on the hard disk drive are not properly
designated, it will appear as though data loss has occurred after using the Product
Recovery CD.
Product Recovery CD
The Product Recovery CD contains the NEC Product Recovery Utility that allows you
to restore your system to its initial installations state.
If you determine that you need to restore your system to its initial installation state
follow the instructions provided here.
Note
Only use the Product Recovery Utility to restore your system to its initial
installation state as a last resort. Check the problem checklist in Chapter 10 for
information about solving problems before using the CD. The Product Recovery Utility
provides options that either remove or replace existing files, a process that may result in
data loss.
Before using the Product Recovery CD, enter the BIOS Setup
Utility and restore the BIOS default settings. Save the default settings before exiting the
BIOS Setup Utility.
