Can I resize my NTFS partition without losing data?

Question

I would like to dual install BeatrIX Linux next to XP, which currently occupies the entire hard disk. I have the Ultimate Boot CD which might help.

Answer 1

Yes, you can use programs such as Partition Magic. You can google it.

Answer 2

You need to resize the NTFS partition using a free program like FIPS. Back your sensitive data up first. I've only done it on an NTFS once, but it worked fine. Also, make sure you defrag the hard drive first.

Answer 3

try EASEUS Partition Manager

EASEUS Partition Manager is a comprehensive partition software, which not only provides with convenient user-interface simplifying your tasks but also enables you to configure and manage partitions of hard drive.With the help of EASEUS Partition Manager, you can create, delete and format partitions on your hard disk quickly and easily. The most attractive feature is that it can resize/move your partitions by using the free spaces without destroying data.

Answer 4

Hey Dude,

Spend the $50 for Symantec's Partition magic and be done with it. Yes, there are bunch of other programs out there, but you need to know what you are doing. If you do not want to "lose data" buy this brain dead program. :)

Acronis has a good program too that is cheap.

Tom

Answer 5

you can ... ive done it ... but it can cause problems with the operating system already on the disk ...i'd say you have a 50/50 chance of no problems and thats from experience ... use acronis or partition magic .. i would backup the entire disk with somthing like nortons ghost so if it doesnt work out you can put it ryt back ...

Answer 6

might desire to be impossible... once you're making a disk partition... you will might desire to format that disk partition after figuring out the partition area.. yet i'm no longer that experienced... in step with threat some1 might desire to furnish you some solutions...

Answer 7

You should be able to. I would use PartitionMagic.