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What program to convert external HD to EXT3

  • 07-01-2014 04:03PM
    #1
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I want to convert a portable HD to ext3 to use on my Linux based STB (Gigablue).

    Would be grateful for suggestions on what program I can use to do this please?

    Thanks
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  • #2
    Fresh Pots
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    iba wrote: »
    Hi,

    I want to convert a portable HD to ext3 to use on my Linux based STB (Gigablue).

    Would be grateful for suggestions on what program I can use to do this please?

    Thanks

    EaseUS Partition Manager


  • #3
    White Heart Loon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭White Heart Loon


    iba wrote: »
    Hi,

    I want to convert a portable HD to ext3 to use on my Linux based STB (Gigablue).

    Would be grateful for suggestions on what program I can use to do this please?

    Thanks

    http://download.cnet.com/EaseUS-Partition-Master-Free-Edition/3000-2248_4-10863346.html


  • #4
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭iba


    Guys,

    I ran that program by clicking the 'format' icon - but it seems to have just formatted half the drive.

    What should I do to format the whole drive please.

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  • #5
    White Heart Loon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭White Heart Loon


    Delete all partitions on the disk so you're left with unused space, then try again


  • #6
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭iba


    White Heart Loon wrote: »
    Delete all partitions on the disk so you're left with unused space, then try again


    Hi,

    So I clicked on 'Delete Partition' but not sure what to click next. The 'format' icon is gone (as is the name Samsung). What should I click on next please?

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  • #7
    White Heart Loon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭White Heart Loon


    Highlight it and click create and make a new partition


  • #8
    wiz569
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,720 ✭✭✭wiz569


    Create a partition on the drive and it will then allow you to format to ext3


  • #9
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭iba


    Woops, forgot to click on 'apply'. So I did that. Mow what do I do, do I click on the 'create' icon?

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  • #10
    White Heart Loon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭White Heart Loon


    iba wrote: »
    Woops, forgot to click on 'apply'. So I did that. Mow what do I do, do I click on the 'create' icon?

    Yes, create a new partition and then format it to ext3


  • #11
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭iba


    wow, yoiur replies are so fast - much appreciated.

    So I click on 'create' and get the below:

    Should i type in 'Samsung' as the 'Partition label'?

    Do I leave Create as as it is i.e. Logical?

    And change File system to ext3?

    Is there anything else I should change?


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  • #12
    White Heart Loon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭White Heart Loon


    Label is the name, can be anything. Create as primary


  • #13
    White Heart Loon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭White Heart Loon


    Manual is here: http://www.partition-tool.com/easeus-partition-manager/help/creating-partitions.htm


  • #14
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭iba


    Guys,

    Thanks very much for your help. I think I did it:

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