Reshuffle partition space without formatting?

DaRuSsIaMaN · 16-09-2008, 08:33 PM

Is there a way to change my partitions, perhaps add a new one, or -- what I'm most interested in -- increase the size of one relative to another without going through a repartition and re-installation of Windows and everything?

I have C: and D: on my hard drive in my laptop. My C: drive is larger than my D: drive: C: is like 30 gigs, D is like 20. I want to have a significantly shrunk C: drive, like 15 gigs or less, and convert all that space into the D partition. Or, as a second alternative (less favored but still better than nothing), make a third partition out of that C: space.

Can I accomplish that while leaving everything intact? That is, no reformatting, no re-installation? (My OS is WinXP Home installed on the C: drive)

donkey42 · 16-09-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DRman

Can I accomplish that while leaving everything intact? That is, no reformatting, no re-installation? (My OS is WinXP Home installed on the C: drive)

yes, with Acrons DD 10 or with the FOSS (Free & Open Source Software) solution like Gparted LiveCD & just boot the LiveCD

Off Topic:

BTW: never use partition magic unless you like curses

Sniper · 16-09-2008, 08:42 PM

I've never had any problems with partition magic!

donkey42 · 16-09-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniper

I've never had any problems with partition magic!

lucky you, PM was ok until after Symantec bought Powerquest (2003) & decided to rewrite PM because they thought they know best

look here

BTW: look at the title of this thread

Ghostman 1 · 17-09-2008, 01:42 PM

Me either, Thats all I use.. Partition Magic works great...

donkey42 · 19-09-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostman 1

Me either, Thats all I use.. Partition Magic works great...

well, it's being a while since i had to use PM, but i'm much much happier with Gparted, if i was still stuck with Win i'd use Acronis DD

BTW: i dislike Symantec almost as much as Microsoft

Edit: i remember the fiasco that was Win9x, & used XP SP2 for a while & i promised myself i'd only use XP as a networking disabled VM or with networking behind a Linux firewall / router

DaRuSsIaMaN · 21-09-2008, 06:18 PM

Man, this thing is expensive =\.

Ghostman 1 · 21-09-2008, 06:50 PM

What is expensive ?? What are you looking for ?

DaRuSsIaMaN · 21-09-2008, 09:20 PM

I looked at the link Donkey provided: the Acronis DD software. It's 50 bucks. I looked at Partition Magic and it's even more: 65.

Actually, I'm looking at newegg now, and the acronis is much cheaper there, $35 or 39 if you get combined disk director and true image home v11. Partition magic is still way up there at $63. So, looks like I'll definitely pick the Acronis one... but even at 35, it's kind of a lot. I only need to use it once! 35 bucks for one use? ugh =\

Hmmm .... well, we did have international talk like a pirate day just on Friday ... perhaps, in the spirit of pirates...............
*wink wink nudge nudge*

Ghostman 1 · 21-09-2008, 09:27 PM

Which one do you want the most ? Heck, just send me an email...
Never mind, i sent you a couple emails..

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DaRuSsIaMaN Geek Comrade Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 22 Male Posts: 754 Times Helpful: 12 Status: Offline My Computer	Reshuffle partition space without formatting? Is there a way to change my partitions, perhaps add a new one, or -- what I'm most interested in -- increase the size of one relative to another without going through a repartition and re-installation of Windows and everything? I have C: and D: on my hard drive in my laptop. My C: drive is larger than my D: drive: C: is like 30 gigs, D is like 20. I want to have a significantly shrunk C: drive, like 15 gigs or less, and convert all that space into the D partition. Or, as a second alternative (less favored but still better than nothing), make a third partition out of that C: space. Can I accomplish that while leaving everything intact? That is, no reformatting, no re-installation? (My OS is WinXP Home installed on the C: drive) __________________ Ignorance is bliss. Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions... "So, got any kids?" - Stephen Colbert My computer is not much to brag about, but I shall do so anyway. AMD 1800+ Athlon XP..............SoundBlaster PCI 512 ASUS A7N8X..........................WD 80GB ATI Radeon 8500....................WinXP Pro

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Sniper Administrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 24 Male Posts: 4,432 Times Helpful: 116 My Mood: Bored Status: Offline My Computer	I've never had any problems with partition magic! __________________ Zone 365 \| F@H Team \| Team Stats \| Use The Thank You System \| My Groups: Manchester United \| Apple

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DaRuSsIaMaN Geek Comrade Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 22 Male Posts: 754 Times Helpful: 12 Status: Offline My Computer	Man, this thing is expensive =\. __________________ Ignorance is bliss. Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions... "So, got any kids?" - Stephen Colbert My computer is not much to brag about, but I shall do so anyway. AMD 1800+ Athlon XP..............SoundBlaster PCI 512 ASUS A7N8X..........................WD 80GB ATI Radeon 8500....................WinXP Pro

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DaRuSsIaMaN Geek Comrade Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 22 Male Posts: 754 Times Helpful: 12 Status: Offline My Computer	I looked at the link Donkey provided: the Acronis DD software. It's 50 bucks. I looked at Partition Magic and it's even more: 65. Actually, I'm looking at newegg now, and the acronis is much cheaper there, $35 or 39 if you get combined disk director and true image home v11. Partition magic is still way up there at $63. So, looks like I'll definitely pick the Acronis one... but even at 35, it's kind of a lot. I only need to use it once! 35 bucks for one use? ugh =\ Hmmm .... well, we did have international talk like a pirate day just on Friday ... perhaps, in the spirit of pirates............... wink wink nudge nudge __________________ Ignorance is bliss. Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions... "So, got any kids?" - Stephen Colbert My computer is not much to brag about, but I shall do so anyway. AMD 1800+ Athlon XP..............SoundBlaster PCI 512 ASUS A7N8X..........................WD 80GB ATI Radeon 8500....................WinXP Pro

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