Partition Existing Windows external for TimeMachine


hello,
have read through several threads on here , found out processes needed format external use time machine. need ability keep data stored on external in tact while creating partition time machine. right wd 1.5 tb hd ntfs , read/write using application 'ntfs macosx". drive contains 700gb of data want keep in place , not corrupt, while creating partition of 150gb time machine back-up can format macbook have applications , settings in place. have copied relevant data/ files need, want setting preserved through formatting. there way can partition 150gb time machine, while still preserving integrity of rest of drive?

can of help. if exact problem has been adressed before apologize, not find search. thank time!
 

i think asked wrong question, should
... , believe answer "no, not safely", because if can find app let repartition drive 2 , shrink ntfs partition in place , create mac partition, advised make backup before doing that.

can borrow drive else? or buy 1 tm dedicated? i'd have thought buy 250gb disc $50 or so? 150gb isnt whole lot.

want achieve, eg why want format macbook in first place?
 


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