PartitionMagic

PartitionMagic is a computer program for hard disk drive partitioning originally made by the PowerQuest corporation but now owned by Symantec. The program runs on Microsoft Windows operating systems or from a bootable CD-ROM and enables creation and modification of partitions. Existing partitions can be resized without loss of data. The latest version of the program is 8.0.

Related Topics:
Computer program - Hard disk drive partitioning - PowerQuest - Corporation - Owned - Symantec - Microsoft Windows - Operating system - Bootable - CD-ROM

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PartitionMagic is capable of resizing an NTFS or FAT (16 or 32) partitions, which is a distinct advantage over other partitioning tools. It also has the ability to copy and move partitions, including to other disks.

Related Topics:
NTFS - FAT

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PartitionMagic, while under PowerQuest, was updated regularly, adding new and useful features. Since Symantec purchased the application, there has not yet been a new release, and Symantec has stated that it has no plans on releasing a new version.

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