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Example for different partitions with different file systems on one Verbatim
portable Hard Drive
File system
total
size of Verbatim Hd
NtFS
FAt32
250 GB
220 GB
30 GB
The example above is a good solution for Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 users
who sometimes exchange data with Macs.
For storing the data under Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 both partitions can be
used. As the NTFS file system can only be read by Mac data to be used on these operating
systems must be stored on the FAT32 partition.
Please follow the steps below to adapt the Verbatim portable Hard Drive for your needs.
Partitioning your Verbatim portable Hard Drive under Windows XP /
Windows Vista / Windows 7
Deleting a partition
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 Verbatim portable Hard Drive and right-click on the partition.
5. Select "Delete Partition" and confirm by clicking on "Yes". The partition will be deleted
now.
Creating a partition
The following steps will guide you through the process of creating partitions on your
Verbatim portable Hard Drive. After this procedure your Verbatim portable 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".
Note: On NTFS formatted hard drives can only be written under Windows XP /Windows
Vista / Windows 7. Under MacOSX data can only be read.
