My laptop has two partitions only and i wanted to create more partitions...i was going to use Partition Magic , but then som1 told me not to..whats wrong with that ?
and what is the other way to partition a hard disk??
2006-12-28 20:58:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I have no problem with PM. . . It works fine with me.
2006-12-28 21:01:43 · answer #1 · answered by Jeremy Medlock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever told you to stay away from Partition Magic is on crack...! There's absolutely nothing wrong with using it. In fact, it's the best 3rd-party utility out there for resizing or modifying existing partitions.
This guy who told you that...did he happen to suggest an alternative? It doesn't sound like he/she knows what they're talking about.
Other methods depend on how your hard drive is setup. You have to see if the drive has any unpartitioned space available. If so, then you can just use Windows Disk Management to create another logical partition and you're done. If not, then the only option Windows gives you is to delete an existing partition creating unpartitioned space. Then you can re-create multiple partitions out of that space. Of course, the BIG downside is that you lose the data that was stored on that partition. That, and it's a real pain in the as*.
2006-12-28 21:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by SirCharles 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Partition Magic generally works well. However there is always a risk when making major changes to a system. Make sure you are well defragmented etc before proceeding. Also back everything up.
I have used Partition Magic and not had any problem.
2006-12-28 21:04:11 · answer #3 · answered by teef_au 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
definite, u can. besides the indisputable fact that it takes a lengthy time period for the approach. actual its utilization relies upon on the exterior difficult disk that u r utilizing. some difficult disks help and some do not. in case you try to partition a difficult disk, which won't be able to be partioned, you'll basically have the means of the first partition, last turns into un seen. do not difficulty, u can regain it with the help of formatting the difficult disk with a boot CD ( like XP, or Win ninety 8) I basically did it interior the same way.
2016-12-01 07:14:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other way would be FDISK, in DOS mode.
PQ Magic is much more robust. Install the Full GUI version, to create, merge or split existing partitions without destoying your data.
2006-12-28 23:00:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is nothing wrong with partition magic, it's an excellent program for making multiple partitions. as an alternative, you can download GParted. It is very similar and it is free. You just have to burn it onto a cd and boot your computer into it.
2006-12-28 21:02:21 · answer #6 · answered by randomnickname 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The person who told you NOT to use PM? Did he/she try a non funcitonal demo version? Did they try a pirated, f'd up version? I have PM as well. Works like a charm. PM is the industry standard.
2006-12-28 21:04:47 · answer #7 · answered by crashoften 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋