OK, I have had my system for about a month now. When I originally set it up, I created one large partition (since I was in a hurry and didn't think too far ahead). this hasn't been a very big deal, but now I want to install a dual boot with WinXP 64. I have installed qwuite a few games and a one time copy of VS.NET (MSDNAA).
Basically, I want to know the best way to repartition my HDD (80 GB SATA) without losing all my data. I could backup to an old 20 GB IDE drive, but wouldn't I still need to reinstall all the games/apps? I have the install files from the Visual Studio download (don't worry it is legit) on a CD, but would I be able to reuse them? I don't think I "activated" the product or whatever...
I am a little confused about how to go about this. Thanks for the help and sorry if I sound a little confused. This is my first build and my first repartitioning.
Edit: I am currently using Win XP home.
Basically, I want to know the best way to repartition my HDD (80 GB SATA) without losing all my data. I could backup to an old 20 GB IDE drive, but wouldn't I still need to reinstall all the games/apps? I have the install files from the Visual Studio download (don't worry it is legit) on a CD, but would I be able to reuse them? I don't think I "activated" the product or whatever...
I am a little confused about how to go about this. Thanks for the help and sorry if I sound a little confused. This is my first build and my first repartitioning.
Edit: I am currently using Win XP home.