Installing Windows on a disk converted from MBR to GPT without losing data on non-system partitions Converting a disk from MBR to GPT

April 17, 2011 at 6:39 pm Restoring dead MBRs and partition tables *nix 0. Intro. The situation is as follows. There is a 160GB screw. It has 2 partitions - 40GB and 120GB. In order to install Ubuntu as a second system, a breakdown was made: 120GB -> 100+10+2+8. Results

Disk defragmentation - what is it for and how to do it, Windows programs and utilities

All file systems store information in small clusters, so placing any file requires not just one cluster, but a fairly large number of them. When writing a file, the OS provides the required number of free clusters, but not at all

PC prevention: checking, cleaning and treatment Checking Windows 10 for errors

Hard disk (HDD) is the most important element of a computer on which all the necessary information, programs and user files are stored. Like any other component, over time the hard drive wears out, its normal operation is disrupted, and problems begin to occur.

Windows xp boot disk How to install windows xp from disk

So, first you need to configure the BIOS. To do this, turn on the computer and immediately hold down the “Delete” key (on some keyboards, short “Del”) on the keyboard until we get into the BIOS (by the way, I almost forgot, your Windows XP boot disk should

What to do if there is a heavy load on the disk

Users of the Windows 10 operating system increasingly began to notice that after updates the disk is loaded to the maximum. And even after the installation of all applications is completed, the workload does not subside. Loading disk 100 Windows 10 - problem solving

Windows 8 virtual hard disk

How can I test another version of Windows without reinstalling the existing system? One of these methods is to install a new system on a virtual hard disk - a VHD file, a virtual analogue of a physical hard disk located on

How to install Windows directly from a hard drive using different methods?

Installing each new release of Windows is easier than the previous one and requires less and less effort from the user. With the release of Windows 10, this task has become easier than ever: now, to install the operating system on your computer, you don’t need any special tools.

How to restore visibility of your hard drive in Windows

At the moment, the hard drive is the most popular device for storing information. However, problems arise from time to time. One of the most well-known problems is that the computer does not see the hard drive. For one reason or another, it is not detected by the system.

How to make Windows boot first in Grub How to boot from disk

Often, when repairing a computer, it is necessary to change the boot device. For example, you need to install Windows from a CD/DVD or from a flash drive. To change the boot priority of a particular device there is nothing complicated, just follow the instructions and everything should work

Windows XP won't install

The optimal distribution media for reinstalling the operating system is a removable USB drive, but along with many advantages, it also has several disadvantages. At any stage of OS installation, starting with downloading and deploying the