There's a special 64-bit version available ( download), which you should definitely choose if you're running a 64-bit OS. The program runs on Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and 7. I haven't found many reviews of Partition Manager 10.0 Personal, but over at Amazon it averages 4.5 stars out of 5, and 81% of users on the GotD site gave it a thumbs-up-a pretty high percentage compared with most freebies. The software also features drive-optimization and -defragmentation tools, a boot fixer, a basic backup wizard, and a recovery-CD option. That means you could have, say, Windows XP running on one partition and Windows 7 on another (a great solution for folks who want to migrate to the new OS gradually rather than all at once). True to its name, Partition Manager provides tools for partitioning your hard drive(s). But, hey, keep in mind you're getting a $40 app free of charge. Its setup/registration process is tied to the date. Well, OK, one 'string' is that if you ever need to reinstall the software, you're outta luck. Other than that, there are absolutely no strings attached. If you haven't visited the site before, here's how it works: You've got until midnight tonight (ET) to download and install the software. From software-freebie site Giveaway of the Day. It is possible to delete a partition and have this tool find and recover it for you.Normally $39.95, Paragon Software's Partition Manager 10.0 Personal can be yours absolutely free. The free (and paid) version allow you to alter partitions or entire disks by allowing you to edit properties, label volumes, label partitions, change drive letters, check system files, align, move, delete, recover, join, hide, split, convert, copy and resize entire disks or partitions.

The paid version offers extra functions such as changing cluster sizes, merging and aligning partitions and so forth. The free version does most of what you need at home. MiniTool Partition Wizard has a list of functions on the left of the GUI, the action/control buttons run along the top, and the right panel shows you what you are doing. Allowing you manage and even recover your partitions In short, it can format, delete, copy, wide, resize and extend partitions in Windows.

MiniTool Partition Wizard is a free and paid disk management tool that experienced users may use as a partitioning toolkit. Softonic review A free partition management program for Windows

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