Partition magic ver 8

Does partiton magic version 8 work successfully with XP Pro Sp2?

thanks

Cr

"MS-News" wrote in message
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Does partiton magic version 8 work successfully with XP Pro Sp2?


I run v.8 build 1242 with no problems.

"DJ Borell" wrote:

"MS-News" wrote in message
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Does partiton magic version 8 work successfully with XP Pro Sp2?


I run v.8 build 1242 with no problems.

DJ Borell wrote:

"MS-News" wrote in message
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Does partiton magic version 8 work successfully with XP Pro Sp2?



I run v.8 build 1242 with no problems.


It works *extremely* well with SP2!!

--
William B. Lurie

"MS-News" wrote:

Does partiton magic version 8 work successfully with XP Pro Sp2?

thanks

Cr

I have Partition Magic 8 but find the partition program that comes with XP-SP
to be easier, superior and less complicated. Can't understand why XP users
don't use the partition program that was was designed for it.

"DJ Borell" wrote:

"MS-News" wrote in message
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Does partiton magic version 8 work successfully with XP Pro Sp2?


I run v.8 build 1242 with no problems.

I apoligize for the empty posts contained on this thread. I am new to this
forum and visually impaired. I do experience difficulty at times with
unfamiliar forums. Sorry about that.

"glenlakes" wrote:



"MS-News" wrote:

Does partiton magic version 8 work successfully with XP Pro Sp2?

thanks

Cr

I assume you're referring to the Disk Manager MMC snap-in. That does work
well for certain, limited, functions, but in no way performs all the
functions available with a third-party app like Partition Magic. If nothing
else, you cannot move or resize partitions using only the Windows
utility...a very nice feature if you multi-boot and want to alter the amount
of available space, in a non-destructive manner, in any particular
partition.

"glenlakes" wrote in message
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I have Partition Magic 8 but find the partition program that comes with
XP-SP
to be easier, superior and less complicated. Can't understand why XP users
don't use the partition program that was was designed for it.

XP's Disk Management cannot resize partitions. While Diskpart, the command
line utility that ships with XP can do so, first, it is command line and as
such, generally not easier for users. Second, it can only do left-right
resizing, hence is nowhere near as versatile as most third party utilities,
it can only extend a partition into unallocated space but it cannot perform
right to left resizing which allows a user to make a partition smaller.

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

"glenlakes" wrote in message
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I have Partition Magic 8 but find the partition program that comes with
XP-SP
to be easier, superior and less complicated. Can't understand why XP users
don't use the partition program that was was designed for it.

"DJ Borell" wrote:

"MS-News" wrote in message
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Does partiton magic version 8 work successfully with XP Pro Sp2?


I run v.8 build 1242 with no problems.

"Michael Solomon (MS-MVP)" wrote:

XP's Disk Management cannot resize partitions. While Diskpart, the command
line utility that ships with XP can do so, first, it is command line and as
such, generally not easier for users. Second, it can only do left-right
resizing, hence is nowhere near as versatile as most third party utilities,
it can only extend a partition into unallocated space but it cannot perform
right to left resizing which allows a user to make a partition smaller.

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

"glenlakes" wrote in message
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I have Partition Magic 8 but find the partition program that comes with
XP-SP
to be easier, superior and less complicated. Can't understand why XP users
don't use the partition program that was was designed for it.

"DJ Borell" wrote:

"MS-News" wrote in message
...
Does partiton magic version 8 work successfully with XP Pro Sp2?


I run v.8 build 1242 with no problems.

I needed to use XP partitioning for only a one time shot making three
partitions in a 300GB HD. As an aging and infrequent computer user, I feel it
has served my purposes well and the price was right.

I understand your reasoning about PM but I really have no need for all of
its versatility. Perhaps if I were younger things might be different,
however, your comments are well taken.

"glenlakes" wrote in message
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I have Partition Magic 8 but find the partition program that comes with
XP-SP
to be easier, superior and less complicated. Can't understand why XP users
don't use the partition program that was was designed for it.

Mainly because you can't use it "after" installing WinXP.
(Unless re-installing is not a problem)

I understand.

I just wanted to be sure that other's reading the thread had a complete
understanding of what they get with the XP utilities and their capabilities
versus many third party products.

If a user is simply going to start from scratch with a blank hard drive or
wishes to start over on their current hard drive and they have no objection
to wiping the drive and starting over, they can do all they need to do in XP
Setup without any need for third party software.

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

"glenlakes" wrote in message
news
"Michael Solomon (MS-MVP)" wrote:

XP's Disk Management cannot resize partitions. While Diskpart, the
command
line utility that ships with XP can do so, first, it is command line and
as
such, generally not easier for users. Second, it can only do left-right
resizing, hence is nowhere near as versatile as most third party
utilities,
it can only extend a partition into unallocated space but it cannot
perform
right to left resizing which allows a user to make a partition smaller.

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

"glenlakes" wrote in message
...
I have Partition Magic 8 but find the partition program that comes with
XP-SP
to be easier, superior and less complicated. Can't understand why XP
users
don't use the partition program that was was designed for it.

"DJ Borell" wrote:

"MS-News" wrote in message
...
Does partiton magic version 8 work successfully with XP Pro Sp2?


I run v.8 build 1242 with no problems.

I needed to use XP partitioning for only a one time shot making three
partitions in a 300GB HD. As an aging and infrequent computer user, I feel
it
has served my purposes well and the price was right.

I understand your reasoning about PM but I really have no need for all of
its versatility. Perhaps if I were younger things might be different,
however, your comments are well taken.

MS-News wrote:
Does partiton magic version 8 work successfully with XP Pro Sp2?

Actually, I've been happy with PM 7 (plus all the updates installed)
with SP Home. I bought it new for about $5 on eBay. Downlevel software
versions are quite cheap there.

Some people say it won't work with XP, but I've never found any problem
at all.

Bill

Bill Martin -- (Remove NOSPAM from address) wrote:

MS-News wrote:

Does partiton magic version 8 work successfully with XP Pro Sp2?


Actually, I've been happy with PM 7 (plus all the updates installed)
with SP Home. I bought it new for about $5 on eBay. Downlevel software
versions are quite cheap there.

Some people say it won't work with XP, but I've never found any problem
at all.

Bill

Add me to the 'very satisfied, no problems' list.

--
William B. Lurie

Can you resize the C: partition with xp's partition program?? NO
Can you create a new partition in the c: partitioned space with xp's
partition program?? NO
Can you make any partition size you want in the C: partition?? NO
Now do you see why people don't use the Built In XP partition program?
If you don't get it?? Then you Won't get it..........
Do you even understand why and how partitions work and the purpose for
making them??
I think Not!
Can you Reinstall ANY other operation system with a Wizard in XP's partition
program?? NO

AND THE LIST GOES ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!