How to resize Server 2003 partition is one of the problems for most Windows Server 2003 users. To resize 2003 partition, users propose two solutions:
1. Copy the data stored on the partitions which need resizing to another hard disk. Then, delete these partitions. Next, repartition the hard disk.
2. Resort to command prompt tool to resize Server 2003 partition at risk.
However, these two solutions have serious defects. The first solution will waste a large amount of time, and the second solution may lead to data loss caused by mistaken operations. Actually, it is not troublesome to resize 2003 partition, and what we need is just a piece of partition magic. However, we must pay much attention to selecting partition magic to avoid using some inferior software. And the excellent partition magic should have the following features:
1. Friendly operating interface and easy operations.
2. All-sided functions.
3. Reasonable price.
4. Good compatibility.
Considering the above features comprehensively, here, I recommend MiniTool Partition Wizard.
MiniTool Partition Wizard, excellent partition magic
Advantages of MiniTool Partition Wizard:
1. Simple and elegant operating interface: all operations can be accomplished by clicking mouse several times.
2. Powerful partition management functions: this partition magic can help users accomplish almost all partition management, such as move partition, resize partition, copy partition, copy disk, and convert partition.
3. Perfect compatibility: it can be compatible with Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and other 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems perfectly. Besides, it also supports management for FAT16, FAT 32, NTFS, and other file systems.
4. The excellent data protection mode can ensure data safety.
Do you think MiniTool Partition Wizard is excellent partition magic after seeing the above introduction? In fact, these features are just parts of advantages of this partition magic. If you want to know more information about this partition magic, you can visit its official website. Now, let me demonstrate how to resize Server 2003 partition with this partition magic.
Resize 2003 partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard
To resize partition under Server 2003 with MiniTool Partition Wizard, we need to download this free partition magic from its official website http://www.partitionwizard.com, and then install it on our computer. After running this free partition magic, we will see the following interface:
This is the main interface of the free partition magic. To resize partition under Server 2003, select the partition which needs resizing, and then click "Move/Resize" to enter the next interface.
In the above interface, drag the triangles on both sides of the partition handle or input exact value to change partition handle length which represents partition size. Then, click "OK" to go back to the main interface.
After going back to the main interface, we find there is an extra pending operation in "Operations Pending" zone. At this time, what we see is just a preview this partition magic offers. We need to click "Apply" to perform operations. After this partition magic performs all operations, we are successful to resize 2003 partition.