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- bonexaw, on 10/12/2007, -1/+28It is all versions (I have them all and it's in all of them).
The MAJOR limitations of it though are:
(1) Shrink doesn't go as far as it could (often leaves lots of unneeded space)
(2) If you make a Logical Partiition you can't resize it once full in order to add more volumes. Rather you can resize it, but you resize the last volume on it too, so basically if you have a Logtical partition and space free after it, you can't add another logical volume after this
(3) Doesn't let you access the ~50MB first partition that DELL and other computers come stock with
(4) You can't resize the front end, only the back. Basically, Vista doesn't move data during its resizing like full function tools like PM does. You can't take your C drive and put it on the outside of the disk or go from 3 to 2 partition, deleting the middle one, and then have that new space on the old 3rd parition (only the 1st)
All in all, a decent tool though - Sonic_Molson, on 10/12/2007, -2/+24the idea here is that you don't have to download software, it's built into the OS.
- AlmostEvil, on 10/12/2007, -0/+20@Elranzer
You do realise windows' disk defragmenter engine is made by executive software who made Disk Keeper right? - lostmongoose, on 10/12/2007, -2/+21If you don't have Vista then you probably won't care about this /duh
- Shizlanski, on 10/12/2007, -2/+20Isnt the point of this so that you DONT have to download extra stuff?
- Narwaffle, on 10/12/2007, -18/+34Or you could just use GParted...
http://sourceforge.net/projects/gparted - Vizin, on 11/04/2007, -9/+22Windows Vista features revolutionary new technologies, such as window transparency, partition resizing, and a totally new solitaire experience.
- Masterbaiter, on 10/12/2007, -1/+13As far as I know, it's available with any version. You could even do it with the Vista DVD.
- jsherlock, on 10/12/2007, -0/+11I have used this feature with simple partitions easily. No dynamic disks here and everything went fine...I re-sized 2 different partitions on two HDD's and all the data is fine. Feature works amazingly
- grumpyrain, on 10/12/2007, -2/+13Nice. Is this available in all versions or is it only Business / Ultimate?
- meshgiath, on 10/12/2007, -1/+11@anomalya: Congratulations. Try reading the article next time. Line 1: "Because programs such as Partition Magic don’t work on Windows Vista...". Also, Vista partition resizing IS live.
You win today's jackass award! =) - Slimfady, on 10/12/2007, -0/+8Doh,
I just spent 2 hours 2 nights ago resizing the partitions using partition magic on my laptop before my home premium installation. It's just not something I'd expect Microsoft to include based on their history. - gordigor, on 10/12/2007, -1/+8What are you, twelve years old?
- gcnaddict, on 10/12/2007, -3/+10Nice catch. Now I don't have to download partition magic just to redo an old drive partition layout.
Then again, I'm still considering switching to dynamic disks. - cquinnd, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6>> DO NOT USE THIS WITHOUT BACKING UP FIRST .
That advice applies to every partitioning utlity that has ever existed. - cquinnd, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5Yes, we are sure. It is not as sophisticated as some of the more mainstream partitioning tools, but it works quite well for what it does.
- Pestilence, on 10/12/2007, -2/+7The same option has been available in windows forever. However, it has never worked without wiping the partition or requiring the partition to be 'dynamic', whatever that is. Are we SURE they have changed that in Vista??
- gcnaddict, on 10/12/2007, -4/+9Okay, just as I thought. You can only extend and shrink a volume if you convert the disk to a dynamic disk, which'll be a BITCH to work from later on if you tend to swap drives a lot (take it from me).
Nice try though. - cquinnd, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5That's not true, I have extended and shrunk volumes using this tool on Basic Disks several times.
Volumes are usable with basic disks, but are limited to simple volumes (single partitions). Where on dynamic disks you can extend the volume support by spanning or mirroring the file system across more than one drive. - bonexaw, on 10/12/2007, -1/+6Short answer, NO
(1) Vista won't recognize the Mac Journaled file system properly, so unless you you have OS X installed on FAT 32, you're hosed there. (if you bought it at the store as was, you don't ahve FAT 32)
(2) Vista can't do front end resizing of a partition, meaning that you can only move the back end of a partition. This means that you can't move where the XP part starts, which is what would have to happen (shrink the XP part and them move it out and then expand the OS X part). All steps with Vista partitioning are possible by the middle one, so again you're hosed. - maryward, on 10/12/2007, -1/+6Sorry for abusing the system... but the site's down.
Duggmirror: http://www.duggmirror.com/microsoft/How_to_resize_a_partition_in_Windows_Vista - HabboX, on 10/12/2007, -1/+5Account Suspended. I guess the webhost's, WireNine.com, claim of "Superior Hosting Solutions" is a lie!
- goosnargh, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4Tabbed browsing?
Windows Key + Tab = Flip3d - Rethcir, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3I'm not sure this works for Primary partitions. I just hosed my Vista system trying to do this.
I got a dell (i know, i know, but I got a good deal on it so let's move on) and for some reason the Dell recovery partition was 10 gigs, of which only around 6 were filled. Since I was lucky enough to get OS disks with this dell (prob since it's from the small business unit), I decided to try and reclaim that 10 gigs. So, I formatted the recovery partition, but the Disk Management console wouldn't let me extend my primary partition. I then tried to use a 3rd party tool (Acronis I think?), but after reboot, I got the good ol' Disk Read Error.
On the plus side, I found out that Vista installs really fast. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -3/+6Flanker, that's it you've convinced me!
Vista here I come! - wewa, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3I just tried this, but according to the Disk Management Shrink option:
Total size before shrink: 371565
Size of avail. shrink space: 167032
Enter the amount of space to shrink: 167032
Total size after shrink: 204533
P.S. Size of available shrink space can be restricted if snapshots or pagefiles are enabled on the volume.
Wouldn't that be pretty much everyone? So how do we get around this, so that I take and make a 2nd 300GB partition instead of being restricted to 167032? - SilentBobSC, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Wow... you truly have no clue what you're talking about, do you? Please remove yourself from the intarweb tubes now...
Tabbed Browsing - See IE 7 / Firefox / Maxthon
What you're talking about - Flip3D - ziptnf, on 10/11/2007, -0/+2I spent 2 hours on the phone with customers service. I have the same problem as you guys. My recommended partition is 9G. There is no way to change it. They told me "That's just the way Windows Vista works." Dumb whores. Sorry :(
- JasonCox, on 10/12/2007, -3/+5It's a good feature, I've already put it through its paces on a few systems.
- MasteRR, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3"You no longer need to use partition resizing programs in Vista"
... unless you need to resize something other than NTFS or FATx. Gparted FTW. - glynnevans, on 10/24/2007, -0/+2You are correct shrink is useless to most people. Even if you delete or move the page file to another volume you get ridiculous messages like "140GB free: available shrink 1GB". Even then you can get "Insufficent space". You cannot repartition with native Vista - the essence of Partition Magic was always that it moved data for you. This is a nonsensical Vista feature as you cannot move data on the volume. With no shadow copies and no page file what else can you do to make free space available to shrink?
- ju1io1967, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3Not such a big deal... the partition resize feature is standard on win 2003 server. The reason M$ didn't put this feature in XP was to keep everday users from fracking up their drives.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -3/+4Very helpful to not have to download a separate program. Im still waiting to download it until it gets some more kinks worked out.
- eduards, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1nice
- djbon2112, on 11/04/2007, -0/+1http://blog.mandriva.com/2007/10/31/an-open-letter ...
Stupid digg shortening links and breaking them... - djbon2112, on 11/04/2007, -0/+1Actually, Vista (once you remove the fluff ***** like Aero) is the best Microsoft operating system I've ever used. Once I got passed an issue on my Dell laptop (BSOD's due to RAM issues; fixed with a 1 MB patch; and I didn't have one on my desktop), it's rock solid. Hasn't crashed yet.
You people need to keep your anti-Microsoft fanboyism and FUD to yourselves. And to the Linux fanboys: http://blog.mandriva.com/2007/10/31/an-open-letter ... - Twelvevolts, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1The chess is passable as well
- spafbnerf, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Finally ......... :-/
- shaveen, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1I am also facing the same issue.
Current State: Only one drive C: - 142 GB - Vista Home Premium - 115 GB Free
Desired State: Three Drives C: 62GB, D: 40GB, E: 40GB
Disk Management Tool Suggests - maximum shrink size available = 10GB!!!
What should I do?
Thanks - daniel, on 10/12/2007, -2/+3How come no one's whining about monopoly, now that Microsoft includes something in their OS that's always been 3rd part applications earlier?
- dreamlayers, on 02/23/2008, -0/+1Apparently you can only extend a partition forward, not backward.
- foolfromhell, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1"That advice applies to every partitioning utlity that has ever existed. "
This also applies to anything that messes around with your hard-drive. - djbon2112, on 11/04/2007, -0/+1And, you know, a new kernel, new security model, et cetera... *rolleyes*
- cquinnd, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Yes, although it might be advisable to install something like EasyBCD and use its version of GRUB to manage the boot for addtional OSes.
- maryward, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1how did you undo the partition change?
- cquinnd, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1If the recovery partition was ahead of the partition the OS was on, then formatting it probably clobbered the boot sector in the process. Disk management will only extend to space at the end of the partition.
- Frebis, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2When I boot Gparted it doesnt recognize my hard drives. What do I do now?
- cquinnd, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Because what they include in the OS is still limited in functionality compared to the third party tools that have been available.
- WhiteIce89, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1If you use an app like Partition Magic you have a very good chance of messing up your vista boot. Just google "vista partition magic" and see how many people have messed up their installations already =]. Vista's live "Disk Management" program didn't work for me at all, however I found that BootIt NG works perfectly fine. BootIt NG can be put right onto a boot floppy. With it, I was able to resize my Vista partition without a hitch =]
- Xelxon, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1"Partiton Magic doesn't work under Vista." Umm, boot from the CD and resize it from within DOS? I guess it's nice that they have a pretty useful feature built into the OS, though.
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