IS 345: Windows OS Installation and Dual Boot Configuration

Jacob Kampen, Adam Salmela, Kyoko Takashima
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Installing an Operating System

 

Creating a Partition

 

Homework Assignment

 

Download Powerpoint

 

 

Assignment 1

Go to Disk Management and take a screenshot of your drive configuration

Disk%20Management.jpg

 

Assignment 2

While in Disk Management, right-click your hard disk and click “Shrink Volume”, but do not confirm.  Take a screenshot of this available space.  Click “cancel” if you do not plan to partition your hard drive!

 

Assignment 3

Estimate how much space you need to allocate for the partition.  Include space for operating system, additional programs, and media.  Example: “The partition will require 50 GB to accommodate 20 GB for the operating system, 10 GB for programs, and 20 GB for media.”