Partition Formating types..??

[Deviouz]

Im kinda confused on the different types of Partition Formats there are and what type i should be using for my situation..??

could sumone please tell me in layman terms what the different types are meant for exactly...???

Primary:
Dynamic:
Logical:

I presume that Primary is for the OS but...

whats the best type for using on a MAXTOR 500GB HDD thats just for storing only media: pix, music & Movies..ect..??

whats the best type for storing & Using VM-Ware Machines on..??

 

[Deviouz]

anyone answer please..???

 

[JMMD]

Primary is just a primary partition. Anything can go on it. Dynamic is a special type that is adjustable and can use software RAID. Logical is a partition created on an extended partition.

Primary should be used for most cases.

 

[DelJo63]

every HD must have one Primary

every HD must also have one Active partition to enable boot.