If partition sizes are unreasonable, users need to change them or repartition hard disk. However, repartitioning will cost users a large amount of time. So, we consider changing partition size first, not repartitioning disk, when partitions are unreasonable. As we all know changing partition size is to make partitions exist reasonably. Maybe, many friends will ask Windows built-in Disk Administrator for help, but the majority of Windows built-in Disk Administrators can not help users realize changing partition size except Windows 7 and Windows Server2008. The following picture is the disk administrator interface of Windows Server 2003:
As shown in the above picture, we can see clearly that Windows built-in Disk Administrator can not help users realize changing partition size, so users have to choose the third-party partition magic to change partition size. However, there is much partition magic in the market. Which should we choose? Here, I recommend choosing professional partition magic, because low grade software will result in some unnecessary troubles. Here, I recommend MiniTool Partition Wizard, a professional partition magic. Next, let’s see how to change partition size with MiniTool Partition Wizard.
Change partition size with MiniTool Partition Wizard
Before operating, I give users a prompt: here, changing partition size under Windows XP with MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition v7.1 is free for personal and home users.
At first, please install it, preferably, on the partition where we do not do any operation, which can avoid restarting computers when we operate partitions. After accomplishing installation, please run it, and we can see the following interface:
This is the main interface of MiniTool Partition Wizard. From the interface, we can see F: partition size is relatively larger compared with other partitions. Next, we change F: partition size. At first, we select F: partition, and then click "Move/Resize Partition" in "Operations" zone on the left. Then we enter partition changing interface:
After entering partition changing interface, we can see there is a data protection function on the top of the interface. Under default condition, it is open. In the zone of "Size and Location" below this option, there is a partition handle. We can change partition size by changing the length of the partition handle or inputting specific value in "Partition Size". If users want to change partition locations, they can drag the partition handle to realize it. After finishing settings, please click "OK" directly to enter the next step.
We go to the main interface again. From the main interface, we can see F: partition size in disk 1 has been changed. After confirming all operations are correct, please click "Apply" to change partition size with MiniTool Partition Wizard easily.
Perfect MiniTool Partition Wizard
In such a time when network develops rapidly, a lot of partition magic can help users realize changing partition size. However, MiniTool Partition Wizard has excellent performances compared with other partition magic. For example, logging out the system abnormally or the condition of power-off may lead to data loss when we are managing partitions with other partition magic. More seriously, the whole partition may be lost. However, users need not consider these consequences if they use MiniTool Partition Wizard, because this partition magic has the function of data protection when power are off. Data and partitions will not be lost even when we log out the system abnormally or close down the computer compulsorily. Besides, compatibility is an outstanding function of MiniTool Partition Wizard. Users may know the compatibility of Windows 7. Much partition software does not support partition management under Windows 7 while MiniTool Partition Wizard can not only run under Windows 7 perfectly, but also run under Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista and other 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems. To know more information about MiniTool Partition Wizard, please visit its official website: http://www.partitionwizard.com/ .