Correction: there is no 'New Partition' link when I right-click on unallocated space.1 person needs an answerI do too

Correction: there is no 'New Partition' link when I right-click on unallocated space. ================================Maybe the following freeware would beworth a try:EASEUS Partition Managerhttp://www.partition-tool.com/download.htmJohn Inzer - MS-MVP - Digital Media Experience

Thanks, John! I triedthe softwareand all went smoothly.

Thanks, John! I triedthe softwareand all went smoothly. ================================You're welcome.Thanks for the update.John Inzer - MS-MVP - Digital Media Experience - Notice_This is not tech support_I am a volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - Proceed at your own risk

I'm curious : what good does it do for you to partition your Gateway Notebook? If it's a good reason, I may try that on my notebook too.

Sorry this is a little late - did you receive an answer? If not, here goes . . . I always partition my drives, especially on a laptop, so that I can protect data in case of the need to re-install Windows. Windows is on C:/ and my data is on a new partition D:/ - photos, work files, accounts, etc. That way when you format C:/ and install Windows fresh, your data should be intact. You can extend this like I do and have partitions for each type of data - M:/ media, etc. Regards, Ian Darlington, Adept IT & Internet.www.1adept-it.co.uk

I forgot to say, if you search on www.download.com for 'Partition Wizard'this is a very good free application. Regards, Ian Darlington, Adept IT & Internet.www.1adept-it.co.uk