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Disk partitioning is a process which allows you to virtually divide your hard disk space into different data divisions called partition. A software application such as partition editor can provide you with the access to remove or configure partitions. It is important to strategically set partition size providing an adequate space for your files and software installations.
Advantages of disk partition
- Disk partitioning allows you to install your operating system in a different disk space separate from your data files.
- Can help group your files together in a particular partition where they are most accessible.
- Separates log files and caching process from your other files.
- Enables multi-booting function via different hard disk partition. This allows users to install different operating system in one computer using a single partition per installation.
- Provides additional data security. Users may choose to save their data files on a different partition from that of their operating system (OS). This allows the user to recover the unaffected data when the OS is corrupted.
A PC hard disk is usually divided into four. At least one of which is configured as primary partitions and the others as extended partition.
