How to Partition Your PC's Hard Drive

By PCWorld Video May 2, 2010 7:00 AM

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Disk partitioning--separating your hard drive into multiple independent volumes--can relieve all sorts of computer-related headaches. PC World's Patrick Miller shows you how to use the Disk Management tool included with Windows 7 and Vista. If you're interested in more details, read Patrick's article that provides more tips and techniques.

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