First off, apologies if this should be in Storage, but I was thinking it may be more relevant to Windows 7.
I've been considering creating a separate partition for my just my OS, and having the remaining portion of my drive for all programs and data. I know there are tools out there for resizing existing partitions, but I'm not sure if it's possible to create an OS partition on an existing install. I know I could reinstall Windows and then do it that way, but I'd prefer not to go through the hassle of resintalling everything. If it's not possible, it's not a big deal. I'll just do it the next time I get a new OS.
I have a secondary question as well. My previous OS was XP, and over the course of its life, I apparently "used up" my allowed number of installations. After that point, it would no longer allow me to activate my copy. After talking to the Microsoft phone robot, it let me activate once, but after a second try, it told me to buy another copy. Does Windows 7 have a feature like this? If so, I'd rather not use up my installations on something as trivial as this.
Oh, and I'm running Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OEM, if that helps.
I've been considering creating a separate partition for my just my OS, and having the remaining portion of my drive for all programs and data. I know there are tools out there for resizing existing partitions, but I'm not sure if it's possible to create an OS partition on an existing install. I know I could reinstall Windows and then do it that way, but I'd prefer not to go through the hassle of resintalling everything. If it's not possible, it's not a big deal. I'll just do it the next time I get a new OS.
I have a secondary question as well. My previous OS was XP, and over the course of its life, I apparently "used up" my allowed number of installations. After that point, it would no longer allow me to activate my copy. After talking to the Microsoft phone robot, it let me activate once, but after a second try, it told me to buy another copy. Does Windows 7 have a feature like this? If so, I'd rather not use up my installations on something as trivial as this.
Oh, and I'm running Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OEM, if that helps.