Backup Q with WD External HDD

[golfmore]

I did buy that WD for the $99. Seems OK. Is it possible to partition it into 2 logical drives, and backup a HDD to one partition and another to the other partition? I'm trying to find it in the manual, but so far.......

[kelly]

If the drive didn't come with the software to partition it, try Acronis' Disk Director.
- tony

[golfmore]

Thanks... ............. I don't have it, only True Image. If I need to buy software, is Acronis what you recommend? Thanks...

[kelly]

I've been using Disk Director - works fine. Although I have to admit that I haven't used anything else so I can't compare. It's something I don't do often enought to warrent an investigation. Bottom line is that it works.
- tony

[golfmore]

Working is good. I may get it tomorrow. I have True Image 8.0, don't think I need 9.0. Thanks for the help.

[mylanta]

I have used Disk Director through several versions and name changes and it's a good program. Partition Magic is now an old program with no updating and I would no longer recommend it. The other good one is Partition Commander from V-Com.

[dbarrow]

You should be able to partition and format the drive from within Windows Administrative Tools\Disk Management.

[mylanta]

You should be able to partition and format the drive from within Windows Administrative Tools\Disk Management.
Not make 2 partitions Doug, that was the question.

[golfmore]

Thanks. I may just buy another one. The price seems reasonable...