Partition Managment

[GutBust3r]

All I've ever used was windows (xp) built in disk manager to create and manage my disk partitions. Is this adequate or would you recommend using third party software? If so which program?

 

Thanks.

[kendellrt]

The XP built in disk manager will not repartition or change the partitions of you current drive. If you are just partitioning a new drive that is fine. I have always used Partition Magic.

[galla2k4eva]

I prefer GParted. I've had problems with Partition Magic in the past but GParted has always worked.

[Syngensmyth]

I prefer GParted. I've had problems with Partition Magic in the past but GParted has always worked.

 

I've tried a bunch but none work better for me. Free is also nice.

[Crazy_Nate]

 

I've tried a bunch but none work better for me. Free is also nice.

 

I downloaded the boot disk and I'm probably going to give this a try. It says i386, so, I'm a little confused. A64 architecture ready?

[Syngensmyth]

I downloaded the boot disk and I'm probably going to give this a try. It says i386, so, I'm a little confused. A64 architecture ready?

Linux based. I don't know of any partition manager that does not have to run in Dos or Linux to work. Maybe Acronis can. I don't like Acronis because of all the fooling around to find and set up to use it.

Edited September 12, 2008 by Syngensmyth

[Crazy_Nate]

Linux based. I don't know of any partition manager that does not have to run in Dos or Linux to work. Maybe Acronis can. I don't like Acronis because of all the fooling around to find and use it.

 

Ah, ok. I guess you've had no problems? I've always used the linux installers that were architecture specific. Maybe they've become less strenuous with the requirements?

[Syngensmyth]

Ah, ok. I guess you've had no problems? I've always used the linux installers that were architecture specific. Maybe they've become less strenuous with the requirements?

I've used it on several odd setups and had not trouble.