Important notes about Partition Magic
The last Version of Partition Magic is available at the end of 2002. It is now obsolete, it runs under Windows operating systems released after XP and even the technical Support was discontinued years ago. In principle, all the partition are similar but modeling programs. We first explain, what it is to be observed in the application and provide you with appropriate Software.
Disk partitioning and formatting
To partition disk is really very easy, if you are not sure about the following four points in the clear:
- Which is displayed by the data carrier corresponds to your physical device? You can find out, for example, by the in the Software, the displayed storage capacity compare with that of the data carrier is read on the Medium itself. So make sure that you accidentally make the wrong disk settings.
- What will you do? You can create an empty disk, or multiple partitions, the existing partitions together, or a partition into further partitions divide.
- You have important data on it? Before you partition a disk, you should create the important files to backup. Errors in the partitioning process are rare, their effects can be serious.
- What formatting do you need? Depending on the operating system you need a different formatting. Many digital cameras only recognize SD cards formatted with FAT formatting, DVD Player and TV with USB port only memory with FAT32. A hard drive for MAC and Windows should also be FAT32 for Windows use NTFS offers more security. Linux works with ext2-4. Suitable for your device formatting is usually found in the instruction for use.
Software for partitioning and formatting disks
There are many programs that take over the Partitioning and Formatting of data. This, in part, on a fee or provide a limited scope of function. We present some of our programs:
- "Easeus Partition Master" with a short guide is free to Download. The Software has a large scope and is to operate using the instructions easy to.
- "Parted Magic" is another free Alternative to Partition Magic. This Software is similar to "Partition Magic" in construction and operation.
- The "Partition Manager" has a similar scope, such as Partition Magic and is in this photo gallery of step-by-step guide. A free 30-day Demo of "Partition Manager" there are free-of-charge in our Download-area.
- The computer management of Windows 7, to be found under the path "%windir%\system32\compmgmt.msc /s", you can also use for Partitioning. But only a few of the formatting. Two short instructions can be found in this and this practical tip.
- On the Mac, you can also make partitions. This practical tip explains you how to do this.
Partition and format with current programs easily and safely. If you can answer the four questions we asked and the step-by-step guide to your partitioning program to keep you on the safe side.
