WinNT: Must Primary Partitions Come Before Extended Partitions?
In Windows NT (WinNT), the Master Boot Record (MBR) partition style has certain rules regarding the placement of primary and extended partitions. One common question is whether primary partitions must come before extended partitions. This article will provide a detailed explanation of the topic, including key concepts, subtitles, and code examples.
Understanding MBR Partition Style
The MBR partition style is the traditional partitioning scheme used in Windows operating systems. It supports up to four primary partitions or three primary partitions and one extended partition. The extended partition can be further divided into multiple logical partitions.