Extending partition for Windows Server 2008

What can we do when the system partition of Windows server 2008 runs out of free space? In this situation, I think most users would try to extend system partition in Server 2008. How can we extend system partition in server 2008? The system built-in disk management tool of Windows server 2008 has the function to extend partition when there is unallocated space behind target partition. But when the unallocated space is not adjacent with system partition, this tool will fails to help us to extend system partition in server 2008. Therefore, many users are looking for other solution to extending system partition in server 2008. Fortunately, here, I will introduce a fast and secure solution to extending system partition in server 2008. That it to employ a piece of professional server partition magic, which is able to help user to realize various partition management operations, including extend system partition in server 2008 easily and fast.

The best way to extend system partition in server 2008
In the past, user need to use a server partition magic to firstly move partition, and then extend partition. This is very complex. In fact, the powerful server partition magic which I would like to recommend has a function that can directly extend partition with just one step. This is much easier for use. We can start this server partition magic to enter its main interface:



In this interface, select system partition, and click "Extend Partition" option:



In this interface, select the partition which can spare some free space for extending system partition, and drag the sliding button to set partition size. Then, click "OK" button to return:



Back to main interface, click "Apply" button to execute operations. Then, we would finish all work of using server partition magic to extend system partition in server 2008.
This is the whole process of using this server partition magic to extend system partition in server. Isn't it easy? If you are looking for solution to extending system partition in server 2008, visit the website http://www.server-partition-resize.com to download it now!

Windows Server 2008 partition manager

Many Windows server 2003 users have suffered from the problem of resizing partition because of the useless system built-in disk management tool. Fortunately, in Windows server 2008, the system built-in disk management tool has been added with new functions of extend partition and shrink partition, helping users to resize partition. However, the built-in disk management tool of Windows server 2008 still can't satisfy users' requirement of better partition management in server. In fact, the functions of Windows server 2008 built-in disk management tool are very unpractical in actual operation. To form perfect partition management in Windows server 2008, what users need is a piece of professional Windows 2008 server partition manager software.

Powerful Windows 2008 server partition manager software
Windows server 2008 is a piece of powerful third-party server partition manager software, running perfectly in common Windows server operating systems including Windows server 2003 and Windows server 2008. It has very comprehensive partition management functions, helping users to merge partition, split partition, resize partition, move partition, copy partition, hide partition, and change cluster size, etc. In addition, the Windows 2008 server partition manager software is also very easy-to-use that common users can handle it easily without any professional partition management knowledge. Next, there is a detailed operating process of using this Windows 2008 server partition manager software to hide partition for users' better understanding about this server partition manager software.

Hide partition quickly without affecting data security
To use this Windows 2008 server partition manager software to hide partition quickly, we need to download it from http://www.server-partition-manager.com/ and install it to server. Then, we can start it to enter its main interface:



This is main interface of this Windows 2008 server partition manager software. To hide partition, first select the target partition, and click "Hide Partition" option at the left:



Then, in the list of partition, we can preview the drive letter of target partition has gone, and the status of this partition has become hidden. At this time, click "Apply" button to execute operation. At last, we have successfully hidden partition with the help of this Windows 2008 server partition manager software.
After the partition is hidden, we can only find the partition and access files in it by using Windows 2008 server partition manager software to unhide it.
From this demonstration, we can see how easy-to-use this Windows 2008 server partition manager software is. If you are looking for solution to perfect partition management in Windows server 2008, try this powerful Windows 2008 server partition manager software, and it will be your best assistant of partition management in Windows server operating system.

MilfordSoft Partition Star, professional partition magic for Windows Vista

Windows Vista users have probably encountered the problem of partitions. When partitions in Windows Vista have something wrong, what we need is to employ a piece of professional partition magic to manage partition for Windows Vista. Even though the classical Partition Magic was once so popular, it is no longer compatible with Windows Vista operating system anymore. Therefore, we need to find other choices of partition magic to manage partition for Windows Vista.

Fortunately, with the development of software technology, there is more and more advanced partition magic that is able to manage partition for Windows Vista. As long as we carefully choose one from the various partition magic types in the present software market, we can easily manage partition well for Windows Vista. To avoid poor-qualified partition magic, we need to consider the following three features:

1. easy-to-use: as common Windows Vista users have no professional partition management knowledge, to find a piece of partition magic that is easy-to-use for common Windows Vista users is very important.

2. All-sided functions: partition problems are various, so we need a piece of partition magic that is able to help Windows Vista users to solve all kinds of partition problems.

3. Great compatibility: as most partition magic types are incompatible with Windows Vista operating system, the compatibility of one partition magic should be considered seriously.

These are three important features we need to consider when choosing a partition magic to manage partition for Windows Vista. In this case, the professional partition magic, MilfordSoft Partition Star should be the best choice for us. We can visit the official website of Partition Star to download it www.partitionstar.com, and install it to Windows Vista.

Powerful partition magic manages partition for Windows Vista – MilfordSoft Partition Star

This picture shows main interface of MilfordSoft Partition Star. From it we can see so many partition management functions. Right click any partition in the list, and we will see a variety of partition management functions in the shortcut menu, helping users to realize all kinds of partition management operations. According to specific partition management demand, user can select corresponding partition management function, and MilfordSoft Partition Star will give detailed operating prompts for every step. So we can easily accomplish the operations. This is the best partition magic to manage partition for Windows Vista.

This is a brief introduction to this professional partition magic MilfordSoft Partition Star. If you are interested in more information about it, welcome to visit its official website.

How to merge partitions with professional partition magic software?

How to manage partition magically in computer has become a hot topic among computer users. With the frequently happening partition problem, users need to form perfect partition management in computer, or system will encounter all kinds of problems, such as slow system operating speed, data storage problem, or even system crash. Unfortunately, as the system built-in disk management tool of Windows operating system has very limited functions, so users have to resort to professional third-party partition magic software to manage partition in Windows computer. In the choice of professional partition magic software, it is strongly suggested to employ a professional partition magic software developed by the well-known software company, Data Security Solution Limited – MilfordSoft Partition Star.

Powerful and professional partition magic software – MilfordSoft Partition Star
MilfordSoft Partition Star is a piece of powerful and professional partition magic software for Windows computer users to manage partition. This professional partition magic software provides users with very comprehensive partition management functions, helping users to realize all kinds of partition management operations. In addition, MilfordSoft Partition Star has very great compatibility that it supports all kinds of common Windows operating systems perfectly. Moreover, MilfordSoft Partition Star is developed for common computer users so it is very easy-to-use that common users can handle it easily without any professional knowledge. Next, for users’ better understanding, there is a detailed operating process of using this professional partition magic software to manage partition.

Use MilfordSoft Partition Star to manage partition magically
First, we need to download MilfordSoft Partition Star from its official website http://www.partitionstar.com/ and install it to computer. Then, we can start it to enter its main interface:



This is main interface of MilfordSoft Partition Star. From it we can see various partition management functions. For example, to merge partition, we can select any partition, and click “Merge” button:



In this interface, select the first partition to merge, and click “Next>” button to continue:



In this interface, we can select the second partition to merge, and click “Finish” button to return to main interface:

In main interface, we can find the changes. Partitions have been merged, and there are two pending operations shown in “Operations Pending” area. At this time, click “Apply” button to execute operations. After that, we can finish the work of using this professional partition magic software, MilfordSoft Partition Star to merge partition.

Comparison in shrinking partition with disk management tool and partition magic

• Users who have experience of partition management may know a new function has been added to the built-in disk management tools of Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7, namely "Shrink Volume", and this function can help users reduce partition capacity.
  
  
  
  We can shrink partition by using the function "Shrink Volume", but early system built-in disk management tools do not have partition management competence. And I believe users who have shrunk partition by using this function know it has a big defect, unable to shrink partition backwards. In short, the shrunk space is located behind the partition.
  
  Many users may think the functions "Shrink Volume" and "Extend Volume" of this tool can resize neighboring two partitions. Actually, in practical operations, we will find the real operation is different from what we imagine. Although the function "Extend Volume" can extend partition indeed, it can not extend partition by using the unallocated space before this partition. That is to say the shrunk space got by using the function "Shrink Volume" can not be used to extend the back partition, which reflects the defect of system built-in disk management tool. If we want to perform better partition management, only built-in disk management tool is not enough. And we also need a third party partition magic like MiniTool Partition Wizard.
  
  Advantages of MiniTool Partition Wizard
  Maybe, many users are curious about what advantages MiniTool Partition Wizard has compared with system built-in disk management tool. For this question, users just need to visit the website http://www.resize-partition.com/ to download and install it. After running it, we will get the answer. First, this partition magic has more comprehensive partition management functions which can realize many operations that system built-in disk management tool can not accomplish, such as merge partition, move partition, covert file system, and change cluster size. Of course, apart from functions system built-in disk management tool does not have, the same kinds of functions have differences. For example, there is no limitation to the function of extending partition and shrinking partition for MiniTool Partition Wizard. Well then, let's see its function of shrinking partition:
  
  
  
  In the above main interface, select the partition which needs shrinking, and then click "Move/Resize" button.
  
  
  
  In this interface, we can shrink partition by dragging triangles on both sides of the partition handle.
  
  
  
  After finishing adjustment, please click "OK" to go back to the main interface:
  
  
  
  The main interface shows us that F partition has been shrunk. Nevertheless, this is just a preview effect, and what we still need to do is click "Apply" to apply operations. After that, we shrink partition successfully.
  
  After seeing the demonstration, we can see advantages of MiniTool Partition Wizard compared with system built-in disk management tool. What are you waiting for?
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How to shrink partition/split partition for Windows XP?

When one partition is too large, most users will try to split this partition into two or more small partitions. This is a good solution because it can promote disk usage rate and improve data security. In addition, it also facilitates users to save different files to different classification. However, to split one large partition into two smaller partitions is not that easy. For Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows 8, the built-in disk management tool has the function of shrink partition. But Windows XP system built-in disk management tool has no such function. Even though Command Prompt tool can help users to realize this operation, it is too complex for common users. Therefore, the best solution to this problem is partition magic. The powerful partition management functions of partition magic can easily help users to shrink large partition and then create new small partition. Next, let me show you a detailed demonstration of using partition magic to split partition for Windows XP.

Shrink partition
First, visit http://www.partitionmagic.biz to download this partition magic and install it to the partition that we are not going to operate so that we can avoid rebooting computer. Launch it to enter the following interface:



In this main interface of partition magic, we can check disk condition and partition allocation state. Select target partition and click "Move/Resize" button to start work:



In this interface, we can drag the partition handle border to shrink this partition. From the interface we can see that this partition magic is much more flexible than system built-in disk management tool.



After shrinking, click "OK" button to return to main interface:



Here, we can see that the original partition L: has been successfully shrunken. And there are two pieces of unallocated space at both sides of this partition. With the "Create" function of this partition magic, we can easily realizing splitting partition for Windows XP. After setting, remember to click "Apply" button to execute.

After reading this demonstration, you mush have learnt something about this partition magic. This only shows a small part of its comprehensive functions. For more detailed information about it, please visit the given website.

We can resize partition on Windows without damaging data.

On the basis of previous Windows operating system, Microsoft made brand new edition on the kernel of Windows and its redesigned UI brings users with new experience. Although Microsoft launches Windows 8 Consumer Preview Version recently, users can't make sure whether it will be successful because Windows 8 has great changes. And Windows 8 can't replace Windows 7 in short time. However, although Windows 7 is optimized, its built-in disk management tool doesn't have great change. Besides the basic partition management functions, Windows 7 built-in disk management tool has new functions – compress volume and extend volume, which mainly work to adjust Windows 7 partition without damaging data. However, they have irreparable flaws – they can only extend partition backward or compress frontward. To free adjust Windows 7 partition, you must turn to third-party Windows 7 partition magic. Since resizing partition in Windows 7 may influence data security, you should be very carefully. If you use the inferior Windows 7 partition magic, it will threat data in Windows 7. Is there reliable Windows 7 partition magic? Yes, it is. You just need to visit the professional partition magic website http://www.resize-partition.com and download the recommended excellent Windows 7 partition magic. With the professional Windows 7 partition magic, you can easily resize partition in Windows 7 partition.

It is very easy to resize partition in Windows 7
Since the built0in disk management tool of Windows 7 has many flaws, only by using the third-party Windows 7 partition magic can we resize partition without damaging data. Undoubtedly, the recommended Windows 7 partition magic is one of the most excellent partition magic which can resize partition without damaging data. Next, follow demo below to resize partition with this Windows 7 partition magic.

Start this Windows 7 partition magic to enter the main interface.



Here, we can see detailed information of the computer disk and disk partition. Choose the partition to resize and click "Move/Resize Partition".



Here, you can drag the partition handle or directly enter exact value to resize partition (the increased partition size depends on the allocated space in disk). Then click "OK" to resize partition according to the system prompt. Remember that you must click "Apply" to fundamentally resize partition in Windows 7 without damaging data.

Speaking of data security, this Windows 7 partition magic has special data security solution.



As shown above, there is "Using Enhanced Data Protecting Mode" option. This solution is able to prevent data damage and data loss when accidental operations such as power failure, computer crash and hardware fault interrupt Resize Partition operation. Besides, the preview function of this Windows 7 partition magic facilitates resizing partition you desire, avoiding disk damage and data damage caused by repeated resizing.

If you still worry about Windows 7 partition management, why don't you employ this excellent Windows 7 partition magic?

MilfordSoft Partition Star is able to extend partition for Windows Server 2003

It is believed that extending partition for Windows Server 2003 is a problem many computer users are concerned about, because we often see some discussion on different forums and community websites. Indeed, how to extend partition for server 2003 has been annoying many Windows Server 2003 users. As the amount of data stored on Windows 2003 becomes larger and larger, that some important data can not be stored into the appointed location may come up, which will cause a lot inconvenience. If the partition is system partition, the consequences are even more serious, for example, low operating speed, computer halt or data loss problem. In order to prevent those problems as much as possible, extending partition for server 2003 is necessary and the best solution.

How to extend partition for server 2003?
Users who are familiar with partition management may be thinking of using professional partition magic to extend partition for server 2003. Actually, excellent partition magic is able to realize our goal safely and quickly. But we must be very attentive when choosing partition magic, for there is some inferior software in the software market which will cause serious data loss problems, let alone extend partition. Therefore, we suggest all Windows users download the professional Windows partition magic Partition Star from http://www.partitionstar.com to manage partitions.

Extending partition for server 2003
Partition Star is very excellent partition magic of dramatic performance. Of simple operations, high reliability and security and powerful functions, it becomes the top choice of many users. Partition Star Server Edition is able to extend partition for server 2003 easily. Also, this partition magic supports other Windows operating systems like Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 7 and Windows 8. After launching it, we can its main interface, as follows.



In the main interface, we can see “Move/Resize” function which is responsible for resizing and moving partition. We can use this function to extend partition for server 2003. But the premise is that there must be unallocated space adjacent to the partition that will be extended. If there is not, we have to shrink other partition by employing “Move/Resize” function in advance to get the needed space and then we can use it to extend partition.

We can see it is easy to extend partition for server 2003 with Partition Star. In addition, this partition magic also empowers users to copy partition, merge partitions, convert FAT to NTFS and so forth. If you want to know more about this partition magic, please visit the official website to get detailed information.

MiniTool Drive Copy - drive clone software for Windows 7

As the latest operating system, Windows 7 adopts the brand new Windows NT 6.1 kernel. This kernel is greatly optimized on the basis of Windows Vista and provides users with better operating experience and compatibility. Although Windows 7 is optimized in hardware aspects and has lower dependence on hardware than Windows Vista does, it requires large hard drive capacity – at least 20 GB. To smoothly operate Windows 7, at least 30 GB disk space is required. So, many users have to updating computer hard drive before experiencing Windows 7 operating system. If you want to update Windows 7 disk, you must transfer hard drive data. Obviously, it is too complicated to transfer data by using Copy and Paste functions, and this solution is not very safe. Therefore, transferring data by cloning data with disk clone software is the best solution. However, it is not very easy to pick out a piece of suitable Windows 7 disk clone software. Since Windows has no professional application store, the quality of the third-party software is uneven. If you accidentally use inferior disk clone software, you may encounter Windows 7 disk clone failure, and even directly cause Windows 7 disk damage. Therefore, when choosing Windows 7 disk clone software, you must be very careful.

How to complete disk clone in Windows 7 with the suitable Windows 7 disk clone software?
When choosing Windows 7 disk clone software to perform disk clone in Windows 7, you must follow these principles:
1. It not only can complete disk clone in Windows 7, but also supports disk clone under mainstream operating systems such as Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
2. Different file systems are supported such as FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, VFAT, NTFS and NTFS5.
3. It completes disk clone in Windows 7 well in different hard drives such as mechanical hard drive, solid-state drive, mobile hard drive and micro drive.
4. It can complete disk clone in Windows 7 for both single partition and disk.



As a piece of excellent disk clone software, MiniTool Drive Copy can absolutely meet the requirements of Windows 7 users. Besides, the different disk clone function modules of MiniTool Drive Copy can easily perform operations you need.

Disk to Disk: this function module can clone the whole disk. To users who need to replace hard drive, this function will be very helpful.
Partition to partition: this function module clones data from partition to partition. If you don't need to back up data in the whole disk but in partition, you can use this function module of MiniTool Drive Copy to complete related operation.

If you are worrying about disk clone problem, this disk clone software MiniTool Drive Copy will be your best choice. To download this free disk clone software, please visit http://www.minitool-drivecopy.com.

Professional partition magic for Windows Server 2008

After the release of Windows Server 2008 by Microsoft, most Server users decisively stop using Windows Server 2003, for Windows Server 2008 is easier to use, safer and has more comprehensive partition management functions. As known to all, Server partition management is essential for the best operating condition of Server in a long time. Compared with the built-in disk management tool of Windows Sever 2003, the tool of Server 2008 has more functions, so it's an inevitable trend that most users replace Windows Server 2003 with Windows Server 2008. But in order to realize fine partition management in Windows Server 2008, relying on the built-in disk management tool is not enough. Despite more added functions on the basis of Windows Server 2003, the built-in utility of Server 2003 still has limitations, unable to copy partition, merge partitions, change cluster size, etc. Therefore, we have to resort to the third-party partition magic for Windows Server 2008 to manage Server partition well.

MiniTool Partition Wizard – best partition magic for Windows Server 2008
Many users may have the question what the third-party partition magic is. Simply speaking, except system's built-in disk management tool, it means the applications installed by users to manage partition. This kind of software is specially designed for partition management, thereby having more pertinence, realizing more comprehensive partition management operations. And MiniTool Partition Wizard, developed by MiniTool Solution Ltd., stands out from all partition magic servers. It conquers the problem that most partition magic servers can not run in Windows Server operating systems and has powerful partition management functions, equipped with more than twenty management functions to single partition and reaching every aspect of management operations to the entire disk, for example, Initialize to MBR/GPT Disk, Rebuild MBR and copying disk. More than that, along with the keeping upgrade and improvement, MiniTool Partition Wizard is able to manage dynamic disk, suitable for Server adopting dynamic disk, from which we can see the comprehensive functions of the partition magic server. For more persuasion, we'll demonstrate it through practical operation.

Resize partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard
Take resizing partition for example. Before resizing partition, we should visit http://www.partitionmagicserver.com to download and install the partition magic server to the computer. When installing it, we'd better not install the partition magic to the partition that will be resized in a bid to avoid restarting computer. After that, launch the software.



In this window, disk status and partition distribution condition are shown. Select the partition to be resized and click "Move/Resize".



In this interface, we can see partition size. Drag the two triangles to resize partition.



After resizing partition, drag Partition Handle which stands for the selected partition to move partition. After adjustment, click "OK" to go back to the home interface.



In this interface, we can see the selected Partition G: has been resized and partition location changes as well. Please click "Apply". After all operations are finished, resizing partition is finished.

Those above are operations about resizing partition for Windows Server 2008. From the home windows, we also can see many other partition management functions. For more information of the functions, please view the other demonstrations on this website.

How to shrink partition for Windows Server 2003?

As time goes on, server technology is growing more and more mature. Server, the network node, stores and processes 80% data and information, so it is also regarded as the soul of network. With the advance of information technology, the role of server is further highlighted and user poses higher and higher requirements over information system's data processing capability and security performance. Usually, server own would create an independent partition for data storage to improve data security. When data partition runs out of free space, user has to free up a large amount of free space by shrinking other partitions and allocates these free space for data partition. It is noteworthy that user is kindly recommended to first stop all application programs before shrinking the handling partition so as to shrink partition more efficiently. Though Shrink Partition helps manage partition, this operation is failed to be covered by Windows server 2003 built-in disk management tool. Fortunately, user can turn to third-party partition magic to successfully and safety shrink partition. As to partition magic, I would like to recommend MiniTool Partition Wizard, a brilliant partition magic able to shrink Windows server 2003 partition, delete partition, wipe partition and format partition, etc.

Server maintenance
The following points should be emphasized for daily server maintenance:
1. As the base of server normal operation, the significance of server is conspicuous. Therefore, user must timely install system patches to secure data safety.
2. There are many network services on server, such as WWW, DNS, DHCP, SMTP and FTP, etc. Along with the diversity of network service, system is susceptible to chaos resulting in poor security performance and user always needs to reset server parameters to ensure server security and server normal operation.
3. Database is important data source of server storing an awful amount of precious data. User must periodically maintain database to five full play to computer performance and copy database by burning it onto CD for permanent storage and data recovery in the event of server fault.

Shrink Windows 2003 partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard
Now I am to give a demonstration on shrinking partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard partition magic:
First download MiniTool Partition Wizard at http://www.partitionwizard.com/download.html for free and install it to computer.
Launch this partition magic to meet following interface.



Select the desired partition and click "Move/Resize" at the toolbar.



Shrink partition size by dragging the left/right-oriented arrows or directly entering precise values. After setting, click "OK".



Click "Apply" to execute pending operation and finish Shrink Partition with this partition magic.

How to increase partition size in Windows XP?

The purpose of this article: to have Windows XP users acquire how to increase partition size in Windows XP.

Related tools: PC with Windows XP operating system, the partition magic MiniTool Partition Wizard.

Content:
As known to all, the built-in disk management tool in Windows XP has no function of resizing partition, so we have to employ the function "Move/Resize" of the free partition magic, MiniTool Partition Wizard, to increase partition size in Windows XP. Then detailed operation demonstration will be shown to make users grasp the method for increasing partition size in Windows XP.

Firstly, visit the official website http://www.partitionwizard.com/ to download and install the free partition magic. Then launch it, and the main window of MiniTool Partition Wizard will be shown.



In the main window, we can see disk numbers and partition distribution condition. To increase a partition, there must be unallocated space (marked with "Unallocated" in the above picture) on the same disk. If the unallocated space exists, we can extend partition directly; if there is no unallocated space, we should delete other partitions or shrink a partition with amounts of unused space to get the unallocated space. After that, select the partition to be increased and click "Move/Resize" to get the following window.



In this window, drag the right triangle rightward to increase partition space. Then click "OK" to go back to the main window.



In the main window, we can see Partition D: has increased from 13.8GB to 69.6GB, but this is only a preview effect. We need to click "Apply". After all operations are finished, increasing partition size in Windows XP is accomplished as well.

Functions of increasing partition size: Seeing the detailed demo, most users may have known how to increase Windows XP partition size, which is helpful, because increasing partition size is able to solve lots of problems. For example, when we encounter the situation where a partition is lacking in space or where partition condition is unreasonable, resizing partition could fix the problem easily. For individual computer users, MiniTool Partition Wizard is free partition magic, possessing many other partition management functions besides resizing partition, the best choice for partition management operations.

Certainly, other operations of partition management can be acquired from our official website where operation videos are provided, facilitating users' learning. Finally, thanks for your support for products of MiniTool Solution Ltd..

resize RAID with partition magic

RAID 5 is very familiar for Windows server users, because it is so wildly applied to server as a result of development of RAID 5 volume technology. To store data in RAID 5 is not only as fast as in RAID 0, but also is as safe as in mirrored volume. This is the best data storage solution. However, even though RAID 5 has so many advantages in data storage, it is hard to resize RAID 5. In fact, the function of system built-in disk management tool is unpractical in actual operation so we can’t rely on it to resize RAID 5. What we need is a piece of professional partition magic. In the present software market, we have so many choices of partition magic that we need to be very careful to find the reliable and suitable one. The following two features should be considered to choose one partition magic:

1. Easy-to-use: As most common computer users have no professional partition management knowledge, so to employ a piece of easy-to-use partition magic is very important and necessary.
2. All-sided functions: During daily operation, we many encounter all kinds of partition problems, and the partition magic we need should possess all-sided partition management functions.
These two features are very important for a professional partition magic. Considering these requirements, the professional partition magic MilfordSoft Partition Star is greatly suggested. User can easily resize RAID 5 with partition magic – Partition Star.

Resize RAID 5 with partition magic – MilfordSoft Partition Star
Firs of all, we need to download MilfordSoft Partition Star from its official website www.partitionstar.com and install it to computer. Then we can launch it to enter main interface:



This is main interface of MilfordSoft Partition Star. To resize RAID 5 with partition magic, just select target RAID 5 volume, and click on “Move/Resize” button. MilfordSoft Partition Star will give us detailed operating prompts, and by following the prompts, we will successfully resize RAID 5 with partition magic, MilfordSoft Partition Star.

This is only a brief introduction to the powerful partition magic – MilfordSoft Partition Star. Besides resize RAID 5, this partition magic still has many other powerful partition management functions. If you are interested in MilfordSoft Partition Star, you can visit its official website and download it!

How to merge partitions on Windows Vista?

Microsoft has made much improvement on Windows Vista, which not only makes this operating system own more powerful functions but also beautifies operating interface. Besides, the newly added functions of shrinking partition and extending partition of its built-in disk management tool can help us resize Vista partition without the help of the third party partition magic. However, these newly added functions still can not help us get perfect partition planning, because this tool does not have the commonly used function of merging partition in Vista. People who are familiar with disk management know merging partition is the best method for managing partition under many situations. However, it is not easy to merge partition Vista, because not only Vista built-in disk management tool but also much partition magic does not support merging partition. But luckily, the birth of MiniTool Partition Wizard changes this situation. With this partition magic, we can merge partition in Vista without worrying. MiniTool Partition Wizard is a piece of partition magic which can realize real partition merging in Windows Vista.

Solve the problems of merging partition in Vista by using MiniTool Partition Wizard
To solve the problems caused by merging partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard, we need to visit its official website http://www.partitionwizard.com to download this partition magic. Then, run it to begin to merge partition Vista.



This is the main interface of this partition magic. To merge partition in Vista, please select any partition. Then, click "Merge" button to enter the next interface:



In this interface, we can merge partition. Select the partition we want to expand (Tips: the partition label of this partition is the finial partition label). Then, click "Next>" to enter the following interface:



In this interface, select the partition that will be included to the other partition. Next, specify a folder name in the bottom text box (tips: this name is the name of the folder storing all data of this partition). Then, click "Finish" to go back to the main interface:



After going back to the main interface, we can see Disk1 has changed and the selected two partitions have been merged into one partition. However, this is just a preview. We need to click "Apply" to perform pending operations in "Operations Pending" area. After that, the task of merging partition is finished successfully.

After seeing the above operations, I believe users have had a basic understanding to the function of merging partition of MiniTool Partition Wizard in Vista. In fact, in addition to the function of merging partition in Vista, this partition magic has many other partition management functions which can help us solve almost all commonly seen problems of partition management, such as delete partition, move partition, create partition, format partition, convert file system, and change cluster size. If you are troubled by problems of partition management, hurry to download this partition magic to help you solve all problems.

How to resize partition for Server 2003?

As we all know, Windows Server 2003 always needs to receive and deal with many kinds of data. It always take place that partition use ratio in Server 2003 is out of balance. When encountering this kind of problems, we are supposed to resize partition for Server 2003. But the built-in disk management tool can not make it. The following picture shows its interface.



This is the operating interface of the tool. Right click any partition and we can see only few functions are provided, for example, Delete Partition, Format Partition, Change Drive Letter and Path. We can not resize partition with it. Therefore, if we are going to resize partition for Server 2003, professional partition magic is needed. And we can visit http://www.partitionstar.com to download the professional partition magic for Server 2003 – Partition Star Server Edition.

How to resize partition for Server 2003?
Partition Star allows us to resize partition for Server 2003 without damaging data. Then we’ll show how to resize partition for Server 2003 with this partition magic server.

After installing the partition magic, please launch it. We’ll see the following interface.



This is the main interface of the professional partition magic. Select the partition that will be resized and click “Move/Resize“. And we’ll see the following interface.



We can drag the two arrows or input exact value in the textboxes below to resize partition. Here, we’ll drag the right arrow rightward to extend partition. Then click “OK” to go back to the main interface.



We can see the selected partition has been extended. Then click “Apply” to perform the operations.

Through so simple operations, we have finished resizing partition for Server 2003. However, if we want to extend partition, it should be satisfied that there is unallocated space adjacent to the partition that will be extended. If there is not, we should first of all shrink other partition to get it. And “Move/Resize” function of Partition Star can help us. Besides, this professional partition magic is also able to copy partition, delete partition, format partition, wipe partition, change cluster size, convert FAT to NTFS and so on. Not only Windows Server 2003 but also other common Windows operating systems are supported, including Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. For more detailed information about Partition Star, please visit its official website.

The best partition magic for Windows XP

How to manage Windows XP partition magically is always the problem all Windows XP users are concerned about. Although Windows XP has built-in disk management tool, it has great function limitations, unable to manage partition well. If we want to realize fine Windows XP partition management, third-party partition magic should be used. But it is not easy for us to choose partition magic software, for much partition magic in the software market is not satisfying and has function flaws. It often goes wrong or even damages partitions when we are managing partitions, bringing great troubles or serious losses. In order to avoid using that kind of partition magic, we suggest using MilfordSoft Partition Star to manage partitions. It can be taken as the best partition magic for Windows XP.

The best partition magic for Windows XP – MilfordSoft Partition Star
Many users may doubt that MilfordSoft Partition Star is the best partition magic for Windows XP. Then we’ll introduce the partition magic briefly to get rid of those doubts.



The above is the main interface of MilfordSoft Partition Star. In this interface, select any partition and we can find it is a very comprehensive partition magic which is able to finish almost all partition management operations. Seeing here, some users may think that it is still exaggerated to call it the best partition magic for Windows XP because some other partition magic may have same functions. But, this partition magic is also of simple operations. For all users getting familiar with the features of MilfordSoft Partition Star, we’ll show how to shrink partition with it.

Shrinking partition with MilfordSoft Partition Star
Please select the partition that will be shrunk and click “Move/Resize” button. We will see the following interface.



Drag the two arrows to shrink partition. And then click “OK” to go back to the main interface.



We can see the selected partition has been shrunk. Please click “Apply” to perform all operations. After MilfordSoft Partition Star stops operating, we have finished shrinking partition with this best partition magic.

Seeing the above demonstration, you may also think the operations simple. However, MilfordSoft Partition Star has more than two advantages. If you want to know its other virtues, please visit www.partitionstar.com to download this best partition magic and test it out.

Merging partitions for Windows Vista

Merging partitions to increase space is often done in partition management of Vista. When encountering lack of space, most Vista users will resize partition firstly. And this method is available. If there are partitions that are completely unused or used scarcely, users can merge partition with an inadequate one. And this method facilitates partition expansion in Vista. In merging partition on Vista, the professional partition magic, MiniTool Partition Wizard, is recommended for it has the function of "Merge Partition" and it can merge partitions without damaging data. Then, under what condition is merging partition needed?

When is merge partitions needed?
In Windows vista, if there is partition used less, it should be merged to the partition that needs expanding under the following conditions:
1. When Windows Vista runs more and more slowly, many users firstly want to clear junk in disk. If the system still runs slowly, this situation may caused by lack of space. Merging partitions can solve this problem.
2. Many users like to store large files such as movies or teleplays in disk. Along with the increase of those files, storage space will be inadequate. If users want to store new files without deleting the previous, the only method is to expand partition.
Under these conditions, users can merge partition. But how to merge partitions in Vista?

Merge Partitions in vista with built-in Disk Management
Although Vista built-in Disk Management doesn't cover a Merge Partitions function, merging partition can be realized through the following operations:
1. Click Control Panel in start list to enter interface of Disk Management.
2. Delete the partition adjacent to the one that will be expanded (Vista built-in Disk Management can allocate space to the adjacent partition)
3. Merge the unallocated space to the adjacent partition that will be expanded.
Although this process is completed, deleting partition will lead to data loss. If the two partitions that will be merged are not adjacent to each other, merging partition can not be realized in Vista. So MiniTool Partition Wizard is the best choice to merge partitions in Vista.

Notes for Using MiniTool Partition Wizard to Merge Partition in Vista
It is simple to use MiniTool Partition Wizard to merge partitions in Vista without any influence on data. But the two partitions that will be merged must both be NTFS. If there are FAT/12/16/32 partitions, they must be converted to NTFS by using the function"Convert FAT to NTFS". As the following pictures shows, if users want to merge Partition E: and F:, F: must be converted to NTFS firstly.



After conversion, Partition E: and F: can be merged by using "Merge Partition":



There are detailed instructions and please follow them to convert and merge partitions.
NOTE: The partitions that will be merged must be adjacent to each other. If they are not adjacent, users should use "Move/Resize Partition" to adjust the allocation and then merge partitions.If all partitions in Vista are used heavily, data management may be complicated after merging partition. In this situation, "Move/Resize Partition" of MiniTool Partition Wizard can shrink, move and expand partition. If more information about MiniTool Partition Wizard is wanted, please visit the official website: http://www.partitionwizard.com/.