Unformating Folder

Is it possible that before you format your HardDrive for a fresh Windows Installation you create a Folder on it and store all your data in it so that when you format your HardDrive the files inside this folder dont get formated
Answer #1
you have to create a new partition and store your data there
what you want, can’t be done
Answer #2
Yep, make a new partition, put all your stuff there, format the partition with your OS, and you’re set.
That’s the only way, aside from another hdd or burning to disc.
Answer #3
Can i create another partition witout formating the disk ?
Answer #4
no it is not possible to do that formatt distroys all
Answer #5
Can i create another partition witout formating the disk ?
Of course.
Answer #6
How ? I wanna first create another partition save my data there and then format the other one that has windows installed.
Answer #7
How ? I wanna first create another partition save my data there and then format the other one that has windows installed.
if ur windows is installed in C:
u first download acronis director suite and take some gb from C: and create another partition for example D: or E:
then u move ur folders to D: or E: and format partition C:
Answer #8
Use a partitioning program.
Answer #9
How ? I wanna first create another partition save my data there and then format the other one that has windows installed.
not to be rude, but wouldn’t be easier for you to google it?
or just search for instructions on youtube?
download a partitioning program
Answer #10
Is there a partitioning software for windows 7 i tryed Acronis and Paragon Acronis cant work on Win7 Paragon cant work on 64bit
Answer #11
Windows Vista and Windows 7 allow you (in disc management) to resize an active partition. (Even the OS partition while its in use) Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Disc Management > Right click your C:\ and click “Shrink”. Enter the amount you want to reduce it by (Enter how large you want the new partition to be) and click “Shrink”.
In the new un-partitioned space, right click and create a new partition.
Simply save your data into there.
Answer #12
I have 37GB free but i can only shrink for 18 GB i need 37 free on the new partition. Does it first shrink for 18 then allows you to create the new partition.
Or should i just choose Action > Create VHD “Virtual Hard Drive” But iam worried since its virtual that the content wont then get erased.
Answer #13
I was looking for this, thanks for bringing up this thread, cuz i wanna format too.
Answer #14
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Answer #15
It is impossible to do that