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Old 12-18-2006, 12:44 PM   #1
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format ext3 from win xp


i've got a program that'll mount and read/write on an ext3 partition, but i can't create one from with that program, is there something available so that i don't have to boot up linux whenever i want to create an ext3 partition?
 
Old 12-18-2006, 02:35 PM   #2
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You may be able to use Cygwin, a Linux-like environment for Windows. I'm not sure if it has mkfs.ext3, but if it does, then it should be able to format ext3 partitions for you.
 
Old 12-18-2006, 05:12 PM   #3
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nope, that doesn't work
 
Old 12-18-2006, 07:34 PM   #4
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nope, that doesn't work
I know I've used PartitionMagic to resize EXT3 partitions, so I would assume it could create one aswell. Look it up and give it a shot; back when I used it a few years ago they had a free 30 day trial for the software or something like that.
 
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Moved: This thread is more suitable in the General Forum and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.
 
Old 01-18-2007, 02:39 AM   #6
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testing the thread
 
Old 01-18-2007, 11:13 AM   #7
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Try using the GParted LiveCD:

http://gparted.sourceforge.net/livecd.php
 
  


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