Partition Manager 11

Posted May.03, 2010 under Features

Professionally managing partitions since 1994! – Manage both physical & virtual environments and boost their performance up to 3 times!

Partition Manager is the best tool available today! It provides flawless partitioning operations of all kind: resize, merge, split partitions and redistribute free space, initiate new hard drive, convert to different file systems and much more.

What’s new in the latest release:

  • New! Partition Alignment Tool – Boost performance of physical and virtual storages. Learn more…
  • New! Support for major virtual machines
  • New! Wide migration options: P2V, V2P, V2V, P2P, migration of Windows 7installed on .vhd
  • New! P2V Copy – Migrate a physical system to a virtual environment by converting all installed software and data into a virtual disk
  • New! P2V Restore – Restore a physical system from a backup directly to a virtual environment
  • New! P2V Adjust OS – Restore functionality of a virtual environment after unsuccessful virtualization with 3-rd party tools
  • New! P2P Adjust OS – Migrate a Win2K+ system to a different hardware configuration
  • New! Connect VD – Mount a virtual disk and work with it as if it’s an ordinary physical disk
  • New! Smart Driver Injector – Make the process of adding new drivers smooth and easy
  • New! Selective Restore – Easily extract files and folders from a backup image through the Restore Wizard without the need to restore an entire image
  • New! Boot Corrector for WinPE recovery environment
  • New! The latest Linux kernel for Linux-based recovery environment
  • New! WinPE 3.0 recovery environment
  • Updated! More flexibility for online data processing techniques
  • Updated! Better support for 64-bit platforms
  • Updated! Better support for GUID Partition Table (GPT)
  • Updated! Better support for Apple Boot Camp
  • Updated! Better support for Linux ExtFS

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How to Delete and Undelete a Partition

Posted Oct.09, 2009 under Features, Tutorial


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Here’s another part of the Tutorial Series of Partition Manager 10.

One of the basic tasks you can accomplish with Partition Manager is to Delete and Undelete a Partition.

Once a partition is deleted, it doesn’t mean its totally gone. Partition Manager only removes references to the deleted partition from the Partition Table, making its information inaccessible, it’s not gone but merely unavailable for the operating system.

To delete a partition:

delpart 1. Open Partition Manager.

2. In the Main menu, select Wizards, then Delete Partition.

3. Select a hard disk where the partition you want to delete is located, then click Next.

4. On the Merge free blocks options choose an option, click on the drop-down arrow and select your desired  option, then click Next.

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5. Click Finish.

6. Click on Apply command from the menu to apply changes.

As I’ve said, the deleted partition wasn’t literally gone. Partition Manager only removed the references to it in the Partition table.

The removed/deleted partition can still be recovered through an advanced partitioning operation called Undelete Partition Wizard.

To undelete partition:

undel1. In the Main Menu, select Wizards, then go to  Undelete Partitions.

2. On the Welcome screen, click Next to proceed with the operation.

3. Choose a free block from a tree-structured list of available hard disks on your computer by checking their box, then click Next.

del_selectpart4. Choose for a Search method and a File system to specify the search, click Next and wait for search to be completed

5. Once the search has completed, select the partition you wish to recover and click Next.

6. Click Finish.

Congratulations! You now know how to successfully delete and undelete a partition!

Until Next Time ;-)

Peter – Your Partition Manager Guide

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Install Multiple Operating Systems using Partition Manager

Posted Sep.09, 2009 under Features, Tutorial


how to install multiple osHello There!

Do you need two operating systems on your computer to enable you use all your favorite software comfortably?

Paragon’s Partition Manager has a special feature that allows you to install two operating systems on the same computer safely.

Please allow me to give you a very important reminder before I proceed with the instructions on performing the multiple OS installation.

Windows uses the same Boot Manager both for Windows XP and Windows Vista. This means, when you install Windows XP into your computer, it also installs Boot Manager into the Master Boot Record (MBR – it is the information in the first sector of any hard disk that identifies how and where an OS is located so that it can be loaded into the RAM) that controls the load order.

So the moment you install Windows Vista into the second partition, if you are careless, it can rewrite the previous boot manager. In this case, you now have one boot manager for both Operating Systems, thus, when it is corrupted neither of your Operating Systems will be loaded. That leaves you nothing!

To avoid this nightmare from happening, it is best that when it comes to your computer, we should take extra precautions and do things right the first tiem or else, you’ll end up in lots of trouble and waste valuable time!

LESSON LEARNED - make sure that when you install a new OS, the existing OS will NOT be affected, least of all overwritten. This can only be done safely and correctly with Partition Manager.

There are two ways to perform this task with Partition Manager

1. Disconnect the original drive; or
2. Hide the System Partition from Installation process.

In this tutorial, I will teach you how to hide the system partition for a safe and trouble-free outcome.

1. Create a Recovery CD. For instructions, go here.
2. Boot system and go to the interface where the disk’s layout is shown.
3. Insert CD into the CR-ROM
4. Restart your computer
5. Select Normal mode then go to the Partition Manager
6. Right-click on a partition, then select Hide. Perform the same step for all partitions on all hard drives EXCEPT the one where you want your new OS to be installed.
7. Eject Recovery CD
8. Insert Windows Installation CD/DVD into the CR-ROM
9. Run installation and point it to the unhidden partition (the partition where you want the new OS to be installed)
10. Complete installation by installing drivers and so on.
11. Once done, boot again from your Recovery CD, follow Step 5.
12. From the Partition Manager window, unhide all the hidden partitions.
13. Restart to Windows.
14. In Windows, open Partition Manager > Advanced Options > Tools > select Boot Manager Setup Wizard and follow the instructions to finalize.

Congratulations! You now have multiple OS in a multiboot system!

Until Next Time ;-)

Peter – Your Partition Manager Guide

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Partition Manager – Recovery Media

Posted Aug.25, 2009 under Features


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Hello There!

Are you new to Partition Manager? If yes you are at the right place.  With growing hard drive capacity, the need to reasonably split up the space is more important than ever. This easy-to-use partitioning tool is ideal for re-structuring your hard disk for optimal and effective data storage.

One of the great features of Partition Manager is Recovery Media. Have you created your backup Boot CD using your Partition Manager?  Read on….

Recovery Media is a feature of Partition Manager which can be used as a backup whenever your hard disk is unable to boot. It gives an opportunity to get access to the hard disk for maintenance and recovery purposes. It can be created as a bootable CD, DVD or USB thumb drive, whichever way you want it. In cases like a boot fail, a Recovery Media is quite handy to have to perform functions like:

  • Access important data and copy them to a different secure location.
  • Perform disk partitioning operations when no OS’ are available.
  • Correct unbootable situations using Update MBR,using Boot Correctos (available for Professional and Server versions)
  • Fix crashed operating systems.

How to Create the Recovery CD?

1. Download the ISO image-file with a built-in tool for CD/DVD burning by clicking on Help > About > Download Free Update > Choose the Recovery CD and continue from there on.

recCD_download updateHow do you burn an ISO image of the Recovery CD?

1.Double-click on the .exe file to run the Unpack and Burn Wizard;

2.Choose CD/DVD as the destination page to write directly to a CD/DVD disk.

3.Select the writing device used to burn the the ISO image.
4. Insert a blank CD/DVD into theCD/DVD writer and click Next to start burning.

How to boot from the Recovery CD?

boot_11. Insert the Recovery CD/DVD into the CD/DVD drive.

2. Restart your computer for the Boot Menu to appear.

3. Choose the mode you prefer.

4. Select the utility that you want to apply, such as:

- Rescue Kit – enables to copy, backup and restore separate partitions or entire hard disks then save backups to local, network and USB disks or record them to CD and DVD.

- Simple Restore Wizard – allows restoring hard disks and partitions.

- File Transfer Wizard -allows copying files/folders to another disk or a partition and also recording them to a CD/DVD.

- Boot Corrector – helps to correct the Windows System Registry without loading Windows.

- Network Configurator – starts the Network Configuration Wizard.

This is just one of the many unique and very useful features that Partition Manager offers.

You can get your own copy of  Partition Manager 10 or or upgrade to Partition Manager 10.0 here.

Until Next Time ;-)

Peter – Your Partition Manager Guide

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Why Upgrade to Partition Manager 10.0?

Posted Aug.13, 2009 under Reasons

upgrade to 10Hello Friends,

Do you already own a Previous version of Partition Manager? If yes you must be asking yourself is it really worth upgrading to Partition Manager 10?

I will tell you whats new and why I think its worth every penny to Upgrade to the New Partition Manager 10  and then you be the judge!

So What do you get when you upgrade to Partition Manager 10?

1. Recovery Environments on USB Flash Drives:

Performing a recovery operation and maintenance is now made fast, easy and reliable as Partition Manager allows you to create Linux/DOS bootable media on a USB flash drive. The recovery media can solve anything from fixing crashed operating systems, performing partition operations, accessing and copying vital documents when you have a system crash or hardware failure.

2. Full Support of the latest Software and Hardware:

Upgrading to  Partition Manager 10 offers full-fledged support for Windows Vista, 7, XP (64 bit version), the new GPT-formatted hard disks and the latest Linux-Kernel.

3. Express Create/Resize Partition Wizards:

Creating and Resizing your hard disk has never been quicker. Using a wizard, you can create a new partition in the most appropriate place in your hard disk, format it to NTFS and make it available in the system. Increase free space on one partition by taking the unused space of an adjacent partition of your hard disk with only a few mouse clicks.

Check the complete feature comparison of Partition Manager 10.0 Personal from the older version, Partition Manager 9.0 personal here.

Read more about Paragon Partition Manager 10

If you are ready don’t hold back,  enjoy the full features of Partition Manager by  upgrading to  Partition Manager 10.0 .

Until Next Time ;-)

Peter – Your Partition Manager Guide

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Partition Manager – Boot Manager

Posted Jul.31, 2009 under Features

partitionmanager10Hello Friend,

Today am going to share with you one of the coolest features that you find in Partition Manager. Did you know that its possible to run two operating systems on one computer? If you would like to get rid of Windows XP but not sure yet, you can give Windows Vista a test drive on the same computer!

But before I share on this cool feature  if you already own Partition Manager there is a new release Partition Manager 10.   The new release includes  Windows 7 Support, 64-bit Support and Improved – Two level user interface. Read more…

You may request an upgrade to Partition Manager 10 here.

Now that you are all set with your Partition Manager I will share the cool features of Boot Manager.

Boot Manager, also known as boot loader is an awesome feature included in Partition Manager 10. It  helps in setting up boot parameters for  your system. With it, you can run and setup multiple operating systems and switch them easily when starting up, for example running both Windows XP and Windows Vista. Yes that’s  possible!

The Boot Manager is divided into four (4) Categories, see description below to help you with your setup.

1. A boot manager that boots an OS through reading the boot sector from the first sector or a particular partition. It cannot support multiple OS and doesn’t recognize file systems but they has a simple user interface and only uses minimum hard disk space. One disadvantage though is its lack of stability whenever performing boot operations.

2. A boot manager that loads a boot sector from a certain boot file with a specified name. It’s considered as a built-in boot manager which helps to coordinate with other operating systems.

3. A boot manager that is aware of system and configuration files of operating systems and has the ability to create backup copies of them. This category can detect file systems, recognize different operating systems automatically.

4. A boot manager that has all full-scale capabilities  that include managing and partitioning. It allows you to install and run multiple operating systems and also reorganizes your disk space and partitions layout without compromising your data.

How to Activate/Deactivate Boot Manager

- Open Partition Manager

- Click Boot Management, then Boot Manager.

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- Click Next

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- Tick on Configure, then Next

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- Choose the settings you would like to apply, then click Next

- Hit Finish

**Note: This is only applicable on version 9 and up.

Alternative:

- Boot from Recovery CD that is a component of Partition Manager > Select Normal Mode > Run Partition Manager > select the disk where the Boot Manager is installed > Apply “Update MBR” to that disk; or

- Boot from Windows XP CD > Repair > Run “fixmbr”

To know that the deactivation process was successful, you should get this message:

“The new master boot record has been successfully written“

Give it a try and if you encounter any problems just send your queries to technical support.

Until Next Time ;-)

Peter – Your Partition Manager Guide

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Paragon Snapshot for MAC Beta-Testing

Posted Jul.22, 2009 under News, snapshot

snapshotmacHello Friend,

Paragon is the leading developer of innovative software that focuses on data storage, security and management. It is also the manufacturer of the best partition managing tool Partition Manager 10.  They recently delighted us with their upcoming release of a product similar to Drive Backup, only difference is that it is compatible with Mac OS X. It is called “Snapshot”.

It’s simply a question of time – made of moving parts, hard drives will fail sooner or later.  The innate fallibility of the hard drive requires that Mac and PC users alike have a backup plan.  A point-in-time copy of data, known as a “snapshot,” is an ideal solution to completely and safely backup a computer, and has been in use on Windows-based operating systems for years. If you are a PC user and don’t have a backup of your hard drive don’t wait until its too late get Drive Backup today.

“Snapshot”  will target Mac OS X users out there, both for home and businesses.  It is currently out for beta-testing.

The current backup solutions available for  Mac computers do not have the capability to perform complete system backups. With the release of  “Snapshot”, this will be possible and recovery can be done immediately.

Currently you cannot do a backup when there are applications running or if the file to be backed up is currently being utilized by an application, all these will be possible with Snapshot for Mac OS X.

Snapshot for Mac offers the following benefits to Mac users:

1. Better application availability

2. Faster recovery

3. Easier backup management of large volumes of data.

4. Minimal possibility of data loss.

Snapshot for Mac OS X supports the following file systems:

• Mac OS Standard

• Mac OS Extended

• FAT; and

• NTFS

If you would like to stay updated on the release of “Snapshot” make sure you have subscribed to Partition Manager Guide.

Until Next Time ;-)

Peter – Your Partition Manager Guide

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Partition Manager’s Create Partition Wizard

Posted Jun.25, 2009 under Features

Hi There!

partitionmanager2Have you just purchased or own Partition Manager and have no idea how to create and format partitions? I have good news, you don’t need to spend money on an IT specialist, you can Do it Yourself with Partition Manager’s Create Partition Wizard.

You may ask why you need to create and format partitions? One of the top reasons is to speedup your computer, install more than one operating system and many more which you can read in my previous blog post.

Partition Manager’s Create Partition Wizard makes this process fast and easy! With this wizard, you can specify whether the created partition will be a Primary, Extended or a Logical partition. Then choose a file system from the following system types: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, Ext2, Ext3.

Apart from creating and formatting capabilities of Partition Manager, you can also perform advanced operations such as:

Hard Disk Surface Test

- Partition Manager will look for bad sectors and mark them unusable in the file system meta-data.

Set Amount of Sectors Per Boot

- you can set the number of sectors to be reserved for the boot area. Available on for FAT16 and FAT32 file systems.

Set Amount of Root Entries

- you can set the maximum amount of files/directories to be placed in the Root Directory on the FAT16 partition.

Set Amount of Sectors per Cluster

- applicable for formatted partition.

Partition Manager does its operations quickly and safely.

Still not convinced you may check out Partition Manager yourself!

partitionmanager3Already own Partition Manager good for you just make sure you are not missing out on the new features of the latest upgrade to Partition Manager 10. As I’ve said, just use the wizard and you’ll be taken care of from there on.

Until Next Time Happy Partitioning ;-)

Your Partition Manager Guide – Peter

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Disk Partition – What’s the Advantage?

Posted May.19, 2009 under Definitions

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In laymen’s term, partition is simply the act of separating or dividing into parts.

In computer-experts term, partition or disk partition, is a dedicated storage space on a hard drive which can have and run a different OS and even applications.

Partitioning, on the other hand , is the process of dividing a hard disk drive into separate parts, commonly known as partitions.

Most users these days, after purchasing a new computer or a hard disk, they normally do a partition to it before anything else. Wondering why? Well then, let me tell you, below are some of the advantages one gets in partitioning their hard disk.

- To have organized files by separating application files from user files.

- To have more than one OS.

- To speed up computer performance.

- To increase user productivity, where searching becomes faster.

    – To improve data recovery, as you don’t have to recover the entire hard drive, just the affected partition.

    – To have an efficient, fall back space

Still, not convinced on why a partition is a must? Here is a list of disadvantages of not performing a partition:

    - Poor Data recovery

    When a system crash occurs, with all your files both user files (games, pictures, movies, etc.) and system files in one location, it’s most likely that everything will be affected too.

    - Slow Performance

    Since all programs and documents are in one unpartitioned drive, performing search and running programs will cause a poor performance.

    - Unorganized data

    Having all sorts of files cluttered in one can be real nuisance. It would have been better to have your Windows files and programs in a separate drive from your personal stuff or work stuff.

    - Unsecured

    In relation to data recovery, poor security is also a disadvantage of not doing a partition.

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Partition Manager 10.0 Released

Posted Apr.30, 2009 under News

pm101The latest version of Partition Manager is now out in the market. Partition Manager 10.0 was released just last month and now it is packed with advanced partitioning tools added to help you get that better management and control over your hard drives.

Partition Manager 10 includes new and updated features such as:

• NEW Windows 7 Support – Take advantage of of the full-fledged support of Partition Manager for computers running 7.

• NEW Support for the new GPT formatted Hard Disks, used in Windows 7, Vista, Server 2008, Mac® OS X and Linux.

• NEW Refined User Interface – Now there are improved two-level user interface: Easy and Advanced to suit its user’s needs and satisfaction.

• NEW Recovery Media Integration into the MSI Installation Package – A Linux/DOS Recovery Media Builder is fully integrated into the Installation Package.

• NEW Install Windows OS Wizard – Now you can easily install Windows 7/Vista/XP on your Intel-based Mac® either as a sole OS or create a dual-boot system.

• UPDATED Improved 64-bit Support – Partition Manager 10 provides full support for all Windows 64-bit OS.

• NEW Express Resize and Create Partition Wizard – With this wizard, you can now create a new partition and also increase free space on a partition from another partition on your hard drive.

• UPDATED Initial Backup Facility – With the Simple Backup Wizard, backup creation is fast and easy. Backup options can be to CDs, DVDs and even Blu-ray discs.

• NEW Context Sensitive Hint System – Get a detailed description of settings, controls or fields directly and immediately.

Check Out Partition Manager 10.0

Upgrade Partition Manager to version 10.0

Until next time ;-)

Peter – Your Partition Manager Guide

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