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    Free HD partition software

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by slowdive, Aug 1, 2007.

  1. slowdive

    slowdive Notebook Consultant

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    I could just go to any software site and display by rating, but i would like to know, from notebookreview users experience, what's the best free HD partition software.
    Thanks

    PS: if it's shareware but is really good it's ok...
     
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  2. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Partition Magic is probably the best but it isn't free. (It has a trial period)

    As for free ones I don't know of any good ones.
     
    usapatriot, Aug 1, 2007
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  3. Arla

    Arla Notebook Deity

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    GParted has always worked for me.

    Of course I also ALWAYS backup everything first before even attempting a partitioning operation.
     
    Arla, Aug 1, 2007
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  4. slowdive

    slowdive Notebook Consultant

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    Should i choose primary, logical or extended for non OS partitions?
    Only plan to have one OS.
    I'll do something like i read on this board tutorials:
    C for XP; D for swap file; E for games; F for data
    Thanks for the feedback
     
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  5. kappa.squared

    kappa.squared Notebook Consultant

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    Since you're only making four partitions you can just make them all primary. I'd also recommend the use of GParted, but I usually just partition using Disk Management in Computer Management, which you can find under Administrative Tools.
     
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  6. rhino.software

    rhino.software Notebook Consultant

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    just for info so you know should you ever buy these....

    partition magic will not work on vista...symatic who i think now own it :( (norton) stopped supporting anything higher than xp and they have said they will not continue production on any further version higher than v8 so if you need a very close looking and just as good program which is what i use for vista its called Paragon Partition Manager v8.5 Professional .. as stated this supports vista and in every aspect is a twin for partition magic.

    as for free software im not sure as vista software is still a bit lacking in some areas but try google :)

    goodluck
     
    rhino.software, Aug 1, 2007
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  7. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    I guess I'm really old school.

    I have a bootable CD that boots into DOS 6.22 and has the basic utility commands (ATTRIB, FDISK, FORMAT, ...) on it. Then I can install whatever I want afterwards. I last used it on a Dell Inspiron 5100 to wipe it clean and remove the recovery partition so I could install a fresh XP.
     
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  8. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    sometimes, the old ways are the best--ran into this problem tonight where a linux install gone bad hoarked up the master boot record on a disk and I could do nothing with it in Windows XP or Linux to get it back.

    I was going to debug the drive, but good old DOS 6.22 fdisk managed to clean out the garbage as the second to last attempt.

    That said, here are some more freebies

    http://www.thefreecountry.com/utilities/partitioneditors.shtml
     
    gerryf19, Aug 1, 2007
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