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From MiniTool:
Partition Wizard Professional Edition is a Windows based best partition manager. It supports both MBR and GUID partition table format running on 32/64 bits Operating System including Windows XP, Vista, and latest Windows 7. Working as partition magic, Partition Wizard Business Edition provides powerful and professional functions to manage partition including Move/Resize Partition, Merge Partition, Change Cluster Size, Copy Partition, Create Partition, Delete Partition, Format Partition, Convert File System, Hide/Unhide Partition, Explore Partition, Change drive letter, Set active partition, Convert Dynamic Disk to Basic Disk, Surface Test, Change Partition Serial Number, Change Partition Type ID and Partition Recovery.
What's new in this version: In version 7.1, less free space required in Change Cluster Size, Efficiency and reliability enhanced in Move/Resize Partition, GUI optimization.
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"Worth what I paid for it"
Version: MiniTool Partition Wizard Professional Edition 7.0
Pros
Did what I needed once.
Cons
Everything else.
Summary
I used it to remove an old Ubuntu partition on my C drive that Windows XP couldn't remove on its own, then tried to reinstall Ubuntu on my other hard drive. I got rid of the old C partition easily enough and extended C back to its full capacity of 500GB. When I tried to do the same with my D drive (Ubuntu having proved worthless), I could no longer access the functions that let me recover the C partition. No more resizing, merging, or anything. A one-shot wonder which, as I said, is worth what I paid for it: nothing.
Oh, yeah. Forgot to mention that while I was trying to scan my D drive with this program--which I was doing as I wrote the previous review--it locked up my D drive, caused Windows to lose it (can't even find it under My Computer or Control Panel) and it caused the loss of all my data. Good job, guys! The product page also says you can merge partitions in the freeware version. You can't. You're also supposed to move or resize them in the free home version. Can't do that, either. Don't bother downloading it. It's not what it's advertised to be and you run the risk of ruining your system.
Updated on Jan 14, 2012 -
"Licensed version functions well."
Version: MiniTool Partition Wizard Professional Edition 7.0
Pros
Able to convert dynamic disks to basic (that was my main reason for buying it). GUI is nice and easy to use. Operations seem to work without problems.
Cons
Most of the functions are available in free software as well. Many can be handled by Windows7 itself.
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"Not free, not functional"
Version: MiniTool Partition Wizard Professional Edition 7.0
Pros
None. Couldn't perform basic operations
Cons
Claims to be a free program but after installing it it claims itself a demo. Because of this is also claims to not be able to peform "batch operations", even though I only ordered a resize operation.
Summary
It did not execute any function I ordered it.
Windows XP, attempting to deal with large FAT32 partitions. -
"Works well with NTFS - Not so well otherwise"
Version: MiniTool Partition Wizard Professional Edition 6.0
Pros
Does what it says it will do.
Cons
I had a disk w/ Ubuntu on it and I wanted to partition for dual boot. I had to create a full partition an NTFS first; then I could run this program and split the partition and then I had to format the "other" partition for Ubuntu.
Summary
I have used Partition Magic before and found it easier to use than this program . However, this program was free. So, a few extra steps, while annoying, was worth the price of admission.
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"Average program, but BE AWARE!"
Version: MiniTool Partition Wizard Professional Edition 5.2
Pros
does (almost) what it says. Nice clean UI.
Cons
I merged two partitions, and it messed up my harddrive. It still works though, but now my hdd wont stop loading - god knows what it's loading? - I predict the death of my hdd soon. My advice is to stay away from the merge part.
Summary
Simple nice UI. But i think there are better alternatives. STAY AWAY FROM THE MERGE FEATURE!!
Just realized that it switched my partions on my two harddrives. So to be fair, this is actually a fine tool.
Updated on Aug 28, 2010 -
"In bad need of User's Guide!"
Version: MiniTool Partition Wizard Professional Edition 5.0
Pros
Haven't used enough to know.
Cons
Change Cluster Size in Windows 7 failed. During reboot, 'couldn't install because partition needed to be defragmented first'. Defragmented, next reboot, can't change cluster size, not compatible with NTFS compressed data'. How to solve this, nadda?
Summary
The error messages flashed on and off the screen so fast during reboot that you couldn't write them down. No help on the internet or a user's guide as to how to solve problems when they occur.
I got this program for the sole purpose of being able to change cluster size in Windows 7 and it doesn't tell you what to do the fix the issue.
As far as I'm concerned it can't change the cluster size as advertised.
Take a pass on this producrt!
johnfe -
"Excellent programme!"
Version: MiniTool Partition Wizard Professional Edition 5.0
Pros
1) Easy to use(and I'm a relative novice)
2) It's FREE
3) tech. Support- BRILLIANTCons
Have not yet had any problems.
Summary
I have used this programme 2/3 times over the past 12mths.and then it was totally free( donations were not even requested), and the technical support was the best I have ever received, so I asked if I could make a donation. They reluctantly agreed.
My initial problem was in trying to partition my C;\ drive. If you have a Ext. HD then disconnect it whilst partitioning C;\ drive.
Tech Support were answering my e-mails virtually within minutes -
"It worked, and it didn't mess up my system"
Version: MiniTool Partition Wizard Professional Edition 4.2.2
Pros
I was able to adjust the sizes of my partitions
Cons
The help is not very helpful. I ended up using a lot more trial-and-error than I am comfortable with when I'm making changes to my system.
Summary
Just to be clear, what I used is Partition Wizard Professional v5.0. Since that isn't listed on download.com, I'm putting my review under this version.
I just started using a new Win 7 laptop. It's default configuration had a fairly small C: partition for software and a larger D: partition for data. I wanted to increase C: at the expense of D:
Partition Wizard running under Windows was able to reduce D: no problem. However, it was unable to increase C:, because according to it the C: partition was in use. The program told me to reboot, saying that the changes would take place when the system booted up. However, it couldn't manage that either, so I was left with two small partitions and a lot of unallocated space.
At that point I downloaded an iso file from MT Solutions web site and burned it to a CD. I then booted from the CD, which I guess has a mini operating system that runs Partition Wizard. Running without Windows, I was able to resize C:.
I then rebooted back into Windows, and much to my relief, everything still worked.
So the software works, but if it is to be used by non-IT pros like me, it really needs better help information. Nowhere was it made clear that if you want to resize the boot partition you need to download additional software, burn a CD, and boot from the CD. The process makes sense when you think about it, but if you start off knowing nothing about the process you tend to rely on the software publisher's information, which isn't adequate. -
"This program may cause your HD to pass S.M.A.R.T test !"
Version: MiniTool Partition Wizard Professional Edition 4.2.2
Pros
Outlook is very similar to Partition Magic, and same ops.
Cons
I used this PW v4.2.2 after fresh WIN7 install to resize the WIN-7 and other data partition. The program sound work and completed. But, after I power down the PC, the HD fail to pass S.M.A.R.T. with error code 0078, and need HD replacement (twice).
Summary
I am really doubtful the compatibility of this WP v.4.2.2 in WIN-7 environment. Remark : I use this in a fresh 500 GB or 1TB SATA harddisk environment. Both fail with same S.M.A.R.T. error, and need total HD replacement !!
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"a step up from Partition Magic 8 / Paragon HDM 8"
Version: MiniTool Partition Wizard Professional Edition 4.2.2
Pros
Great speed and will respond to most instruction ?
Cons
Failed to copy multi start/boot drives boot
The copy disc function does not assign drive letters to the copy
From PM8 the new disc is *BAD* and PHDM 8 "Invalid "
.Summary
Continuing from above even if you transfer single partitions and assigned drive letters the then completed disc you cannot get it to boot Nor does your BOOT Disc help
Thanks
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