Master Partition 'link'

Works with almost all BIOS-based systems.

Testdisk will hunt for lost partitions like a bloodhound. When it finds the old master partition table, press Write and weep with joy. master partition

| Feature | | GPT (GUID Partition Table) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Vibe | Retro, grizzled, simple | Modern, paranoid, vast | | Max Size | 2 TB (pathetic) | 9.4 ZB (galactic) | | Max Partitions | 4 primary (then you need "extended" trickery) | 128 (go wild) | | Backup | None. One corrupted sector = heartbreak. | A secret backup copy at the end of the disk. | | Signature | 0x55AA at byte 510 | "EFI PART" at sector 1 | Works with almost all BIOS-based systems

For drives under 2TB, the "Master Partition" system is rock solid. It’s simple, well-understood by every data recovery tool, and rarely fails unless there is physical sector damage. | Feature | | GPT (GUID Partition Table)

MBR is the king of universal support. It works with nearly every legacy operating system, from Windows XP to modern Linux distributions. If you are refurbishing an older machine, MBR is your only choice.

: One owner buys out the shares of the other owners at a fair market value determined by an appraiser. 4. Advanced System Partitions