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Partition magic ver 8
Does partiton magic version 8 work successfully with XP Pro Sp2?
thanks Cr |
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"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. |
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"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. |
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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. It works *extremely* well with SP2!! -- William B. Lurie |
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"MS-News" wrote: Does partiton magic version 8 work successfully with XP Pro Sp2? thanks Cr |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 ... 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. |
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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. |
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"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. |
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"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. Mainly because you can't use it "after" installing WinXP. (Unless re-installing is not a problem) |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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