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I want to create a 3rd partition
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Sep 5, 2010, 07:41 AM
 
Hello

I currently have Mac OSX 10.6.4 & Win 7 on the bootcamp.

However I'm wanting to create a 3rd partition, so I can install another operating system.

Is there anyway I can do this, without wiping everything & starting from scratch?

I know that it can be done with a clean HD from disk utility on initial Mac OSX format.

I have tried Ipartition.

I was thinking there maybe another program out there that would let me do it, just by relocating free hard drive space - similar to CAMPTUNE?

I'd be interested to hear if anyone has done it & how?

Thanks.
     
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Sep 5, 2010, 08:28 PM
 
If a program lists non-destructive partitioning as an option, you should still back up any data or applications you cannot afford to lose before using it.
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Sep 5, 2010, 10:33 PM
 
If the other operating system is a Windows based OS, do *not* do this, you will wipe out your master boot record and OS X will not boot.

Gparted will allow you to do this.
     
   
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