Hi, On Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 10:36 PM, Felix Miata <mrma...@earthlink.net> wrote: > On 2012-12-19 10:37 (GMT-0800) peasth...@shaw.ca composed: > >> From: Rugxulo > >>> FDISK creates at least one partition (primary, active, FAT, presumably >>> bootable) for DOS. (This is written into the partition table, ... > >> OK. If it damages the table in the process, there will be >> a problem accessing data on parts 2, 3 or 4. Exactly what >> I wish to avoid. > > Why do you think a partitioning tool would "damage" a table? No FDISK I've > ever used will ignore existing partitions. To alter existing partitions > requires you to direct it delete first, then create anew. To create new from > freespace does not require it do anything to what's already there. > > The installer will install to existing without need to change any table > entries with FDISK, so you're safe to complete partitioning with any tool > that suits you prior to beginning installation, as long as that tool conforms > to common conventions.
If really worried, you can backup your MBR before hand (preferably to bootable floppy or similar). You can use BTTR's BOOTMGR for this. And even if your partition table was corrupted somehow, you could "maybe" use TestDisk to recover it for you. Anyways, it's probably best to create partition (FDISK) and format it at the same time so there is no confusing. But you have to reboot after using FDISK for the changes to take effect. Yes, it's a bit dicey when multibooting, but that's unavoidable. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LogMeIn Rescue: Anywhere, Anytime Remote support for IT. Free Trial Remotely access PCs and mobile devices and provide instant support Improve your efficiency, and focus on delivering more value-add services Discover what IT Professionals Know. Rescue delivers http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein_12329d2d _______________________________________________ Freedos-user mailing list Freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-user
