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Has Windows XP its own in built partitioning software?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Stuartjm, 2003/09/02.

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    Stuartjm

    Stuartjm Inactive Thread Starter

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    Am I right in saying that windows xp has it's own in built partitioning software for partitioning hard drives??
     
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    Christer Geek Member Staff

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    Hi Stuartjm!

    The long answer is Yes and the short answer is No, both are valid.

    The WinXP install-CD contains applications to partition and format a harddisk. It is part of the actual installation and the system partition gets formated before the installation begins.

    All other partitions get formated from within WinXP but once created during the installation these partitions can´t be altered from within WinXP.

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    To partition post install in XP you will have to use a programme like Partition Magic 8.x (not sure if 7.x works under XP?) Have used partition Magic a couple of times, works a treat!
     
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    PM5 will work if you use it from the floppys and do not use NTFS.

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    Partition Magic 7 will work with XP. That was the first version that was XP compatible. Partition Magic 8 is the current version.

    B :cool:
     
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    PeteC

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    Quote from Partition Magic 7 Manual

    "PowerQuest PartitionMagic 7.0 includes the following new features:
    • Ability to merge NTFS partitions
    • Performance enhancements
    • Support for hard disks up to 80 GB
    • Ability to undelete partitions using the rescue disk
    • Integration with Windows Defragmenter
    • Ability to split partitions below the root folder
    • Support for external USB hard disks "

    Works fine in NTFS

    New PartitionMagic 8.0 features include:
    File Browser - Browse, copy, or move files and folders from one supported partition to another, including the ability to manage files in hidden partitions
    FREE, effortless data protection software - For a limited time, when you purchase PartitionMagic, you will also receive the award-winning PowerQuest DataKeeper
    PQBoot for Windows - While running Windows, select which OS to run the next time the computer is rebooted
    Enlarge NTFS partitions "hot" - No rebooting is required when expanding an NTFS partition, not even the system partition
    New step-by-step wizards - Create Backup Partition and Install Another OS
    Larger partition support - Support for partition sizes up to 160GB1
    NTFS cluster resize - Improve performance with more efficient cluster sizes
    Now supports - Linux Ext3 partitions, GRUB, USB2, and FireWire (1394)2

    Just a satisfied user :)
     
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