If you can not partition a disk in less than 10 minutes there is something wrong with the program you are using or the disc is bad or you are not clicking on the proper items.
What is you system?
1. Device type. ie Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Surface, Phone
2. Who made it and model, HDD size. If home built what type motherboard, Intel, AMD, Drive size
3. OS type, Home, Pro, Enterprise, etc