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The program for splitting the local disk. Six best hard disk split programs

The hard disk in the computer and the disk icon in the My Computer window are different concepts. For example, one hard disk can be installed on the computer, while there may be several of them in the "My Computer". The reason for such a strange inconsistency is that the hard disk can be divided into the so-called sections. This is called the logical marking of the disc.

I will tell you why you need such a markup, how to do it correctly (and whether it is necessary to do at all), as well as I will tell you about free programs for such a small procedure.

Why do you need to divide the hard disk to the sections

Reasons to divide the hard disk to sections several:

The hard disk sections are primarily needed for competent storage of information. For example, some users prefer the following division: operating system and software on one disk (usually it is C.), Documents - on the second ( D.), archive photos on the third ( E.) etc. In this case, the hard disk may well be one.
If you have one hard drive, but you want to have two or more operating systems, you have to divide the hard disk to the partitions, since Windows and other operating systems can only be installed on different sections or hard drives.
Manufacturers of laptops (and some computers of famous manufacturers, such as Acer) have their own reson divide sections hard disk: on a section that is visible as a disk C, installed Windows, the second ( D.) is absolutely empty, and the third one (which is not visible in the "My Computer" window) keeps a compressed copy of the section C.. This hidden section Hard disk called section of recovery. If something happened to the operating system ("Windows flew" - as some users like to say), then when you turn on the laptop, it is enough to press the keyboard shortcut (what - see the instructions for the laptop) and the special program will cleanse the disk C., Then unpacks the contents of the hidden partition there. As a result, the user will receive a laptop with programs that were on it initially at the time of purchase in the store. Disk D. In this case, it will not be changed. It suggests the conclusion: if on a laptop with such a recovery system all documents to store not on disk c, but only on D.can be restored at any time damaged Windows New, while not losing important data for yourself. By the way, such a recovery system can make any advanced user, but I will tell you about it somehow else.
Operational windows systems 7 and Windows 8 When installing on a clean, "undeveloped" hard disk create a hidden section of 100-350 megabytes. This small section stores a bootloader designed, oddly enough to download Windows. It will not be this partition or its contents will be damaged - and the computer will not start the operating system by issuing an inscription on the black screen "Boot Fail", "CANNOT FIND BOOT DEVICE", "BOOT ERROR", or similar, the meaning of which one - not found boot disk with the operating system. Actually, the bootloader can be stored on the disk C:, and / or in hidden sectors hard The disk (outside of sections), but the developers decided to use a separate hidden section in Windows 7/8 to save them to secure the loader from damage to other programs, viruses or a user.
There are other reasons for the separation of a hard disk to sections. For example, for the correct operation of the GNU / Linux operating systems, several sections should be created, but this is the subject of a separate article, we will not consider them here.

So, the main reasons for separating the hard disk to sections:for convenience of storing information, to install multiple operating systems, for the restoration system, for storage windows bootloader 7/8.

A bit of theory: file systems, sections

Section information (i.e. logical disks) is stored in the "Table of Sections". Each logical disk can have its own file system. You can read more about all this in Wikipedia Articles: disc partition, logic disk, file system. The novice user is enough to know the minimum:

If you share a hard disk on logic discs (Sections), disk capacity will not increase - Free place to take just nowhere! You can make partitions of any size, but in sum they cannot be larger than the volume of the real hard disk. Here is less - please. Then you get an unblocked free space that is not visible in "My Computer", from which you can get one or more new sections. This question I often get from newbies, so place in the first place.
Exist primary (basic) and extended (Additional) Sections. On a single hard disk there can be no more than four main sections (why so - according to the links above), so invented an extended section - this is a primary partition that may include any sections. As a result, thanks to the extended partition, on the hard disk can be any sections - dozens, hundreds.
Each section can have its own file system. IN this moment for windows installations Vista, 7 and 8 can only be used NTFS, and the outdated Windows XP can be installed on the disks with the FAT32 file system. However, I do not recommend that you do, because at the same time too many restrictions. Make all sections in NTFS - everything will work as it should.
Any hard drive must be posted one way or another. In one or more logical disks - you decide. When buying a hard disk is usually already marked in one section - I solved the manufacturer. If you are satisfied with this way of organizing information - do not touch.
In the laptops to make disc marking very undesirable - most of them have hidden recovery sections that may be damaged (see paragraph 3 of the previous chapter).
If you bought a hard disk with a volume of 2 terabytes, and in "My Computer" - "just" 1,86 terabytes (1860 gigabytes), then do not rush to run back to the store. The thing is, according to the volume of manufacturers and Windows. More about this is written in the article Hard Disk Wikipedia. The larger the size of the hard disk - the more clearly it can be seen that real gigabytes are less.
Sections can be delete, create, shift (change their physical position on the disk), change their size, format, convert File systems on sections from one to another. Moreover, many programs can do it with the preservation of all data. There are other operations, but novice users most often needed above.
In case of error in the process of changing sections (see paragraph 7) information is almost always lost. Yes, it will be possible to restore (or part of it) by special programs with the participation of specialists, but it is best to save all important information to other discs in advance (not logical, and real discs) or flash drives not to pay money for data recovery.

Enabled "Disk Management" in Windows

Windows has standard remedy Changes in sections - " Disc management". Depending on the windows versionThe possibilities of this program are changing a little, but in general over the past years (if we talk about Windows Vista, 7, 8) serious changes. Windows XP in this plan looks more modest - except for formatting and changing the letter of the disk, there can be little there.

As an example, I will take Disc management»Windows 7. You can open this program in several ways:

The simplest - press the right button on the line A computer on the menu Start - Select item Control - In a new window, choose Disc management.
Open Control Panel - Administration - Computer Management - Disc management.
Press Start - Perform (or Keyboard keyword + R) - We enter in the window that opens diskmgmt.msc. - Press OK.

Disc managementlooks like that:

Here are visible both physical disks (including DVD drives, flash drives and other devices for storing information) and logical, i.e. Virtual - Hidden section of Windows 7 bootloader, discs C. and D.. On your computer, the number of disks may be different.

The main actions are available by pressing the right mouse button on the desired section:

The list of actions is quite meager:

Points Open, Conductor allow you to see the contents of the disks
Make a section active - Specify on which disk (section) is the bootloader. In Windows 7 and 8, this is a reserved system section. Making an active other section cannot be done - the operating system will stop loading.
Change the letter of the disk or the path to the disk - You can change the letter disk displayed in the "Computer" window or display it as a folder. Yes, sections can be displayed not only as discs, but also as folders on any disk.
Format - You can read about this in the article formatting Wikipedia. The item opens a window with which you can run high-level formatting.
Extend - If there is a place on the hard disk, not labeled as a partition, then you can expand the size of the section due to this free space.
Say - This item allows you to reduce the size of the section. The result will be the formation of an unbalanced space that you can put into the case - to expand the volume of another partition (see the previous item).
Remove Tom - Delete partition. Do not click on the item without thoroughly thinking about the consequences. If you delete the section, the information on it will be able to save only with special programsYes, and it is not always.
Properties - The properties window will open with the information about the selected disk (section).

Of course, this is not a complete list of possibilities. Disk management. You can create dynamic disks, for example. However, novice users are for nothing, this article is designed for them.

So to create, delete, change the size of the partitions through Disc managementYou need only three menu item: Expand the volume, squeeze the volume, remove volume.

All operations occur in real time, i.e. After pressing the right point and the affirmative answer to the question - whether we want to do this - there are actual action.

Do not forget that there is a risk of failure, because of which we can lose both one section, and that's it. This applies primarily to computers with large quantity unnecessary programs - Each of them can be a culprit of deleting all data. And the script when you need to change the section from which Windows is running (usually this disk C.), It is the worst - most often the problems of users arise exactly when trying to change the system partition.

To minimize the risk of failure, There are three methods:

Insert a hard drive to another computer and change the sections from it, running Disc management or any other program to change partitions. Due to the fact that Windows will be launched from another disk, no programs will climb on a foreign disk, interfering with a responsible operation.
Boot with a Live CD disk - the operating system and programs will be launched not from the hard disk, but from CD or DVD, flash drives - again nothing will interfere with changing sections.
Use a program that can work in Native mode to change partitions. For example, check disc C. It always works in this mode - a black window with white text before booting the desktop. In this mode, the minimum of programs is launched, the risk of failure is minimal.

The third option is the easiest, because the user is essentially not necessary to do anything - just restart the computer and wait a few minutes. This is able to two next review programs.

Free for home use program to change the partitions of the hard disk.

By clicking on the section (no matter - on the list at the top, on the bottom of the bottom), you can see the menu (both pop-up and on the left side) with all sought-after actions:

Resize / Move Partition - change the size of the partition and / or move its physical position on the disk. By the way, on the official website it is written that the Easeus Partition Master version of the HOME (free) does not support the change in sections. It is not so - everything works fine.

Copy Partition - Copy the section on another disc with all information available on it.

Merge Partitions. - Merge two or more sections. Conveniently, if you need to save information on the hard disk, but reduce the number of sections. Convert to Logical / Primary - Conversion to logical (advanced) / main (primary) section.

Change Label - Change the label of the disk.

CHANGE DRIVE LETTER - change the letter of the disk.

Defragment. - Start standard program Windows for disk defragmentation.

Check Partition - Checking the disk on errors using again standard windows programs.

Hide Partition. - Make it so that the partition is not visible in the "Computer" window.

Delete Partition. - Deleting a partition.

Format Partition - Formatting section.

WIPE PARTITION. - Clearing the contents of the section. All folders and files will be deleted, the partition will remain. Information removed in this way will not be able to restore.

Explore Partition - View the contents of the section.

View Properties.- See how much space on the section is occupied, what is his file system and find out other technical information.

The list of action varies depending on where to press. In the screenshot, I clicked on a non-system section. By clicking on the system partition (where Windows is running), there will be no removal, hide, cleaning items. If you click on the physical disk icon, the list of action will be completely different:

I will list items:

Copy Disk. - Copies the contents of the entire disk: sections, information in them. This requires a second disk of the same or more.

Upgrade Disk. - the function first is needed for windows transfer on the new hard Disc larger. Copying and increasing the size of the section is proportional to the size new hard disk.

Delete All Partitions - Delete all sections.

WIPE DISK. - The same as the previous item, only with special removal algorithms, thanks to which it will be impossible to restore information.

Surface Test - checking the surface of the disk (physical). Allows you to detect bad sectors (the so-called "Bads", "Bad blocks").

View Properties. - Disconnect information.

Yes, knowledge of English is clearly required, especially if you consider that almost every item calls the window with the settings of the action performed. After you produce the necessary manipulations, you need to apply changes to the button by pressing the button. Apply(Apply):

Only then will begin changing sections. This process may take some time - from the pair of minutes to several hours.

Depending on whether the system section is addressed or not, the operations are carried out either immediately in the window, or you will need to restart the computer and start changing the section in Native mode:

The program has a lot of functions, everything is not listed. I recommend to get acquainted with the help of Easeus Partition Master. She is on english languageUnfortunately, it is possible to use the Google translator. Translation turns out quite understandable.

Pluses Easeus Partition Master Home Edition:

Very functions.
All Actions "Virtual" before pressing the Apply button. So, you can cancel the operations before this "point of non-return" and try to do something else with sections. Or not to do at all, if changed.
It works stably and predictably. For example, in the testing process during sections, I launched copying files to a section that should be changed. The result - a window appeared that it is not possible to block the section, all operations were interrupted, the data did not disappear anywhere.
The program is free for home use.

Cons Easeus Partition Master Home Edition:

Interface only in English.
Opportunities, perhaps, even too much - it can confuse newcomers.
Serious failure in the process of operation will lead to serious consequences.
For example, if you turn off the computer at the time of changing the partition, the data from the section will disappear. However, it is minus absolutely all programs to change sections.

Output:the program is good. You can use and need, there are no alternatives among free programs.

Paragon Partition Manager 11 Free

Free program for changing sections from a company based in Russia. Unfortunately, the English-language program. What made developers go for such a step - it is incomprehensible. Moreover paid version Russian-speaking programs.

The main window of the program is no different from the window of the hero of the previous review, except that the buttons changed their order:

Separate mention deserves Express Mode.(Simplified mode). By clicking on this button, we will get a window with the list of the most frequent actions:

It would be possible to say that this is the ideal mode for beginners, if it were not for one "but": everything is in English. Moreover, I had a suspicion that English here is some kind of wrong, as if I did not translate a person, but a car.

Pros Paragon Partition Manager 11 FREE:

Many windows have a sufficiently visual appearance to understand the functions.
Some operations are carried out immediately in the program window, part (if required) in Native mode. That is, the program does everything to reduce the chance of data loss.
The program is free to use the house.

Cons Paragon Partition Manager 11 FREE:

English-speaking, and because of the strange construction of phrases is quite difficult perceived.
Simplified Express Mode mode works with accuracy to the opposite: first, the descriptions of operations and the operations themselves have more technical subtleties than required; Secondly, this mode is very capricious and really does not work, issuing meaningless errors.
The program works too slowly. For example, I have a removal of a 38 GB hard disk partition took about 5 minutes - long enough for such a simple operation.

Output:the program works, but somehow unpredictable. I do not recommend using this program, the good has an alternative in the form of Easeus Partition Master Home.

Changing sections during installation of Windows 7, 8, 10

This tool also deserves mention.

Take any installation disk With Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 or 10, run the installation of the disk, we reach the selection of the partition and click Disc Setup:

It seems to be simple: you need to click on the section in the list, then the action button. Unfortunately, there are few actions here: delete, formatting, creating a partition and expansion.

You can, for example, delete the partition and by the released location to increase the size of another partition or partitions (choosing the desired partitions, you need to click the Delete and Extension buttons).

Alas, a very sought-after operation - a decrease in the size of the sections - there is no. You can delete the partition, then re-create a new one with a smaller partition, but, unfortunately, we will lose the data.

All operations occur in real time, i.e. After pressing the button, the action takes place.

Outcome:editing sections during Windows installation is an extremely primitive tool. Works, but performs only a limited list of actions, including the only one that saves data is an increase (expansion) of the size of the section. If you need to install Windows and it does not need to save data on sections, then the tool will be useful.

If suddenly you are inappropriately deleted the section while installing Windows or through any program, do not despair - the partition restore function is in Easeus Partition Master Home Edition.

In order to restore the remote partition of the hard disk, do not touch the sections, immediately boot into Windows (or insert the hard drive to another computer if you deleted the system partition and download windows Impossible), then run the aforementioned program, click on the list on the line with the word Unallocated. ("Unallocated"), then click Partition Recovery..

The rest, as they say, the case of the Technology - the Master of Action will tell you where to press where to put ticks, then restore your remote disk.

Tip # 2: Installing two or more Windows operating systems for one hard drive

All that is needed for this - several sections. If the hard disk already has a second section, which is visible in the window " A computer"- Ensure that there is a free space of at least 20 GB (more - better), then during Windows installation simply specify this second (third, fourth, etc.) disk. After installation, you can choose Windows using the menu that will appear while turning on the computer.

If you have one disk ( C.), I propose the easiest option: through Disc management First give the section FROM Team SqueezeBy reducing at least 20 gigabytes (and better - more, because except Windows you will install and programs):

Press the right button on the disk with ...

After pressing the button Squeeze Disc size C.reduced, not distributed (free) space appears in the sections map:

Indicate an unoccupied space. The section will create the installer itself.

After installation, you will have two operating systems. You can make more unoccupied spaces or empty disks, specify them for installation.

Thanks to the reader Vladimir, that raised this topic.

You could notice that on the screenshots of the disk management window, all sections are marked with a blue stripe. You can have sections with green stripes. What is the difference between blue and green partitions?

Green strip in disk management is a sign of an extended (additional) section. As I wrote above, there may be "nested" partitions inside, which from the user's point of view are no different from the main (primary). There are one feature in nested sections - if you decrease their size, then due to the free space that has appeared simply to expand the main partition. You must first compress more and the advanced section itself (which stores free space and the decreased partition) to form a free space outside of any partitions, only then you can expand the discs.

Standard disk management does not know how to work normally with extended discs, so if you see green labels instead of blue, it is better to use free programs Above - they will reduce extended sections, move free space where it is necessary and expanded the main disk.

After purchasing a computer or installing a new hard disk, you usually have only 1 partition on it. Talk about this today and talk: how to divide the hard drive on 2 or more of the section. This example will be shown on Windows 7 by operating systemwithout installing additional software.

How many sections should be:

For correct windows work 7 is enough 1 section "Disc C". It is installed on it and no longer need anything. It has all the necessary folders. But, in terms of convenience and its own security, at least 2 sections are recommended, this is the "C" disc and disk. Why 2? Everything is simple! The C disc is desirable to leave only for Windows and programs, and disk D use for games, music, movies, photos, etc. Thus, in case of failure and reinstalling Windows All important information will not suffer.

How to split the C disk into multiple disks

In order to break the disk to the partitions, open: Start Menu, Control Panel. Next, we will have to work with the "System and Security" tab.

All, we came to where you need and before you should be like this window:

To see which sections already installed, open "Disk Management". The operating system is usually located on the disk "C", so you need to be careful when working with it.

To split the "C" disk to the partitions, click on it with the right mouse button and select "SHAT TOM".

In a new window, which opens, enter the desired size of the new section:

Now click "Create". In the window that opens, enter, what volume do you want.

In a new window, on a not marked area, right-click and select "Create a simple Tom" as below:

Ready. You can proceed to work, but it is advisable to restart the computer.

HDD breakdown program to sections

Personally, I prefer to do without third-party programsif you can do valid windows I do it. How to break the HDD without a program I have already written above, now let's look at alternative way using third-party software.

For example, I took the simplest, free and very convenient program " disk Manager. FREE »

Poured it on Yandex drive, you can free download - https://yadi.sk/d/c0a22sbs3reifh.

Installation and use is simple as doors. To break the disk you need to do everything, too, as in the example above without programs. As you can see, there is no sense from it, in my opinion and it is better to do everything as in the example above, without downloading anything.

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UltradeFrag - This program is a powerful, reliable and convenient disk defragmentation tool. Moreover, not only hard drives can be processed here as in standard system devices, but also portable media, and even separate files. Components of any type and volume can be used for these purposes. Unlike standard fashion Defragmentation, using the functions of the operating system, the program will make its work much faster and more efficient. Also here ...

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Hard Disk Sentinel is a software that is created to monitor and test hard disk. The main purpose of this program is diagnosed, searching and eliminating various disk problems. Users have the opportunity to watch reports on current state Hard disk, its condition, temperature and other characteristics. Russian version Hard Disk Sentinel allows you to use functionality programs without restrictions. On our website, users can absolutely download Hard Disk Sentinel activation keys. After…

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The efficiency of work and ease of use of the system depend on the state of the hard disk. The "littered" carrier reduces performance, slows down the operation of the system and are stronger than errors and failures. Adequate drives and the use of custom sections improve its operation, increase comfort and positively affect the safety of data and equipment. There are many tools and programs for working with a hard disk. Some of them differ only graphical interface and price.

Select the program to work with the sections of the hard disk.

Gparted is an enhanced program to work with a hard disk partitions, not a pipe operating system. After downloading, the program is proposed as an ISO disk image, which must be recorded on the CD / DVD. After recording, restart your computer and select Start from the CD / DVD disk. The program allows you to create, delete and modify the size of the existing partition. The big advantage of the program is the ability to resize the section on which the system is installed. The program supports the majority famous types Files, including FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, EXT2, EXT3 and EXT4. Before any operations over sections, it is recommended to perform their preliminary defragmentation and backups of the most important files. Changing sections can take from a few minutes to several hours.

How to use the program:

Create backups Important files!
Download the Gparted program and write it to the disk.
Insert the disk into the drive and restart the computer.
When the screensaver appears with the image of the motherboard manufacturer, press the F8 key (sometimes it can be the F9, F10, F11, F12 key, depending on the manufacturer) and select the boot with CD / DVD.
After downloading, select from the GParted Live list.
Click "DON'T TOUCH KEYMAP".
Choose language (Russian - 24).
"What mode do you prefer?" - 0 and confirm with ENTER.
Search for all available available hard disks and sections that are already created on them. It may take a few minutes.

If you need to redistribute disk, first delete all previously created sections. To do this, alternately delete them (Icon "Delete" basket). If you still do not have any partitions, skip this item.
In the list with sections, click on the place with unallocated space. Then click on the white sheet icon ("new").
In the window that opens, you need to set the parameters for the new partition: size, section type (primary, advanced or logical) and its file system, partition name. Then confirm the addition of the "Add" button.
After creating the partition, confirm the actions by selecting the Green "Tick" icon. The program will start creating sections. It may take a few minutes.
The next step will be the closure of the main window and double-click on the "Exit" icon.
Restart the computer.

After rebooting, new disk sections will be ready to use.

One of the most convenient programs To work with disks - Easeus Partition Master - supports RAID devices. The application is equipped with the WIPE module, thanks to which the user can permanently erase files so that their recovery is impossible (especially useful before selling the hard disk). Each operation requires additional confirmation and becomes the first in the queue, so the risk of error is minimal. Let's see how to use this program To organize a disk, which contains too many or too few sections:

Load the program and start the installation.

IMPORTANT. During the installation, refuse to download additional tools.

After the application is set, run partition management to go to control.
Select a disc to format, click on its PCM and select the "Delete Data" option.
Set the number of repetitions of disk cleaning - 1, and click OK.

IMPORTANT. Disk formatting means all the data will be deleted forever.

The task is added to the list of waiting operations in the left window.
Next to select the "Create section" option.
Then you need to configure the new section, select its size, enter the name and select the letter. After entering all the data, click OK.

You can create several partitions on the disk, but remember that if you create a section on a USB drive, Windows can read only the primary partition.

To perform all tasks in the "Waiting Operations" list, simply click "Apply Changes".

How to create a new section:

Select a system partition.
The "Operations" panel displays accessible features.
If you are using hDDFirst, the section is defragmentation. Select "Defragmentation", then click "OK".
After defragmentation, select Resize / Move Partition.

In the next window, the pointer drag the left limits - this will reduce the volume of the system disk.

If you perform SSD markup operations, select the "Optimize SSD" checkbox.
Click "OK" to confirm the operation.
In the Apply Changes window, click "Yes. A message appears asking to restart the computer. Click "Yes." The disk will be divided and the computer will reboot.
Run Easeus again. Click on the free space and select "Create Sections" on the Actions panel.
If it is SSD, check the "Optimize SSD" checkbox. Click OK. Unattained space will be formatted as new Disc.

Union of sections:

In Easeus Partition Master, select the section on a C drive. On the Actions panel, select "Combine Sections".
Select the second partition, it must be a neighbor section. From the list, select the destination disk. Files from the second partition will be placed in a separate folder. Click "OK", then "Yes." Sections will be combined.

The program also has a diagnostic module that allows you to search for damaged sectors and control the structural of the hard drive. An important feature is a preliminary separation before approving changes, thanks to which the user has complete control over the planned actions. The remaining programs in the review work on the same principles as the above described.

One of best programs To work with a hard disk supporting the hard drives with a capacity of more than 2 TB. Each section can be archived as a backup, which allows you to restore the data after possible refusal. The user can also change the file system with the FAT on NTFS, and after each change in the size of the NFTS section there is no need to restart the system. The application is equipped with interesting modules, including a disc card, which shows the graphical view of the partitions on the disk, Disk Surface Test, which offers the basic diagnostics of the disk and the PARTITION SURFECE TEST test - analysis of a specific partition.

Free utility for Windows 7 and later operating microsoft systems. Created on Visual medium Operating System (Viopsys) and runs from the bootable CD / DVD when the system is started. Allows you to create new sections, divide, move and delete existing and copy their contents. In addition, the user has modules for defragmentation and formatting sections. The program has small system requirements, Therefore, it can be used on the old equipment (Pentium Class X86 processor, 32 MB of RAM or 16 MB in text mode).

A powerful and functional disk management tool and partitions equipped with diagnostic and repair modules to work in Windows 10 and earlier versions. In addition to the basic functions of creating, copying and deleting partitions, you can create backup copies and restore data lost as a result, for example, a hard disk failure. The application is equipped with a "timer", which allows you to find and restore remote data. The program supports the most popular file systems, such as FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, EXT2 and EXT3, as well as media with DE, SCSI, SATA interface. Allows you to manage virtual data carriers and RAID. The built-in diagnostic module allows you to analyze the status of the disk, find and correct any errors (including the recovery of the damaged MBR).

A program designed to create copies of system windows partitions. Allows you to quickly clone the section on a new disk, so you can work on a new media without the need to undergo the procedure for installing the operating system. When moving the partition, you can change it volume or leave in the original size. The program supports files in FAT and NTFS, IDE, SATA, SCSII, USB and FireWire interfaces.

An application designed to control USB storage devices (cards, pendrives, external discs) Supports FAT16 File Systems, FAT 32 and NTFS. Allows you to create, copy and delete partitions, format memory and create boot carriers, for example, with an operating system or other program. The program is equipped with a diagnostic module, checks the hard disk performance and carrier size.

Allows you to analyze disk resources, provides detailed file data and displays them in graphical form. For example, their size and location. The user can determine which data and in what form will be displayed. The application generates reports from the collected data in HTML, ASCII and XML formats.

Conclusion

Thus, we introduced you to the best programs to work with the sections of the hard disk. You just need to try them and decide which it will suit you. the best way. And if after reading this article you have remained questions, I boldly ask them in the comments.

For normal and stable operation of the operating system of any personal computer Or a laptop It is necessary to carry out the correct separation of the space on the rigid disk (run the HDD breakdown). Often buying a computer in the store, you may encounter the fact that all the space of the hard drive is assigned only under one system Disk (Usually this is a system disk "C"). Such a setting for the distribution of HDD memory is not entirely correct. In addition, it can adversely affect the operation of the computer, because the threat of disappearance may be important documents and system files (Under such data it is recommended to use a separate section on a rigid disk).

Therefore, in order to avoid any troubles related to the incorrect use of the computer's HDD memory, it is customary to break into several additional partitions (disks), one of which is usually assigned to the needs of the operating system. Nevertheless, it should be remembered that the process of separating the hard disk is a very responsible and scrupulous procedure. Before it starts, it is recommended to produce backup All important documents on a USB flash drive or other carrier of information, after which it is already moving directly to a change in the size of the disk space.

So, in order to divide the hard disk, you have to go through a few step-by-step procedures. First of all, you should select a disc partition that must be divided into subsections. After that, you must specify the size of the new partition you want to create with the type of type file System. Passing all these items, you can run the HDD breakdown procedure itself. As a result of a successful execution of this operation, the program will display a list of completed changes. It should also be noted that most of the modern programs for working with hard disks will help you not only be broken down by HDD, but also to merge, make deep formatting and other complex procedures.