Partitioning in Vista

Hi,
Anyone know of a utility;like Partitiom Magic;that will work;with Vista
already installed?
Tried Partition Magic 8.0 and Vista said it's incompatable aand won't let it
run..

Jeff

What are you trying to partition? Vista includes such tools.

"Jeff" <jeffwhat45@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:OY%23KuiftGHA.3684@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
> Anyone know of a utility;like Partitiom Magic;that will work;with Vista
> already installed?
> Tried Partition Magic 8.0 and Vista said it's incompatable aand won't let
> it run..
>
> Jeff

Colin,
OK,
I thought so, if it's that disc shrink;tried;doesn't work.
I have my whole hd as Vista; and wanted to have another partition to be able
to put another os on.
I've never ran anything other than windows;so I was thinking of setting
up another partition to try something new;at least new to me.
Was thinking of looking at a totally different o.s.;like those Linux
distro's I've heard ppl talk about so much.Want to see how they stack up
against MSFT; cuz I read lots of comments;in here sometimes too;where some
ppl swear by thm.
But now;as I'm typing this, Virtual pc;or VmWare would work;wouldn't
they?
Oh; and btw;where are those VM additions for Vista on Connect? Do you have
to be invited? Because the only ones I see are VM additions for Linux;not
for Vista..
Any help;comments;and or pointers;for any speific os;would be
appreciated;
Thanks,

Jeff

"Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst(remove)@msn.com> wrote in message
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> What are you trying to partition? Vista includes such tools.
>
> "Jeff" <jeffwhat45@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OY%23KuiftGHA.3684@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Hi,
>> Anyone know of a utility;like Partitiom Magic;that will work;with
>> Vista already installed?
>> Tried Partition Magic 8.0 and Vista said it's incompatable aand won't let
>> it run..
>>
>> Jeff
>
>

Try Ranish. It's being used on Vista although as Colin has shown you, the
Vista Disk Manager should be working.


Ranish Partition Manager on Vista:
http://www.tutorialsall.com/VISTA/BootIt-andor/
Resizing Partitions with Windows Vista:

1.. Click on the Start Button and right click on Computer and select
Manage.
2.. Expand the Storage section and select Disk Management.
3.. Then just right click on any partition and select either Expand or
Shrink to change the size of the partition.
This will allow you to safely resize your partitions without any data loss.

http://www.ranish.com/part/

CH

So if I have this correct from the Airheads on CNN who are doing
Castro-TV--All Communist Dictator All the Time--either Mel Gibson or Lindsay
Lohan will be assuming Castro's duties and the younger 75 year old brother
will become a new caustic judge on American Idol which was George Bush's
last serious ability to com to grips with his surroundings.


Ranish Partition Manager is a powerful hard disk partitioning tool.
It gives users high level of control for running multiple operating systems,
such as Linux, Windows 98/XP, FreeDOS, and FreeBSD on a single disk.

Partition Manager can create, copy, and resize primary and extended
partitions.
It includes command line interface and simulation mode that works with large
files
so you can safely experiment before working on the real hard drive partition
tables.


"Jeff" <jeffwhat45@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:upyJOditGHA.2260@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Colin,
> OK,
> I thought so, if it's that disc shrink;tried;doesn't work.
> I have my whole hd as Vista; and wanted to have another partition to be
> able to put another os on.
> I've never ran anything other than windows;so I was thinking of setting
> up another partition to try something new;at least new to me.
> Was thinking of looking at a totally different o.s.;like those Linux
> distro's I've heard ppl talk about so much.Want to see how they stack up
> against MSFT; cuz I read lots of comments;in here sometimes too;where some
> ppl swear by thm.
> But now;as I'm typing this, Virtual pc;or VmWare would work;wouldn't
> they?
> Oh; and btw;where are those VM additions for Vista on Connect? Do you have
> to be invited? Because the only ones I see are VM additions for Linux;not
> for Vista..
> Any help;comments;and or pointers;for any speific os;would be
> appreciated;
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst(remove)@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:%23r2E0%23ftGHA.3936@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> What are you trying to partition? Vista includes such tools.
>>
>> "Jeff" <jeffwhat45@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:OY%23KuiftGHA.3684@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi,
>>> Anyone know of a utility;like Partitiom Magic;that will work;with
>>> Vista already installed?
>>> Tried Partition Magic 8.0 and Vista said it's incompatable aand won't
>>> let it run..
>>>
>>> Jeff
>>
>>
>

"Jeff" wrote:

> Hi,
> Anyone know of a utility;like Partitiom Magic;that will work;with Vista
> already installed?
> Tried Partition Magic 8.0 and Vista said it's incompatable aand won't let it
> run..

In Windows Vista it is now possible to resize partitions without any data
loss in the new Disk Management console

Ranish can be used in Vista as well. I'm trying to compare Ranish and
DiskManagement in Vista now.

CH

"BillD" <BillD@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> "Jeff" wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> Anyone know of a utility;like Partitiom Magic;that will work;with
>> Vista
>> already installed?
>> Tried Partition Magic 8.0 and Vista said it's incompatable aand won't let
>> it
>> run..
>
> In Windows Vista it is now possible to resize partitions without any data
> loss in the new Disk Management console

>> In Windows Vista it is now possible to resize partitions without any data
loss in the new Disk Management console

Bill:

Have you tried it?

TIA

I'm guessing Symantec will have their version out before the end of year
(before Vista gets released).
Since Symantec (Norton) has purchased the Partition Magic software. I know
that does not help you now.

I'm experimenting with Chad's suggestion, but the documentation not very
good. I hope to try some partitioning today (or soon anyway).


"BillD" <BillD@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> "Jeff" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> > Anyone know of a utility;like Partitiom Magic;that will work;with
Vista
> > already installed?
> > Tried Partition Magic 8.0 and Vista said it's incompatable aand won't
let it
> > run..
>
> In Windows Vista it is now possible to resize partitions without any data
> loss in the new Disk Management console

Chad,
I downloaded Part244. I find it very awkward to use & the readme files
suggests many limitations. Is this the partition tool that you think will
work with Vista?

"Chad Harris" <RemoveHezbullahtotally@clearview.net> wrote in message
news:uEd1rGjtGHA.2020@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Try Ranish. It's being used on Vista although as Colin has shown you, the
> Vista Disk Manager should be working.
>
>
> Ranish Partition Manager on Vista:
> http://www.tutorialsall.com/VISTA/BootIt-andor/
> Resizing Partitions with Windows Vista:
>
> 1.. Click on the Start Button and right click on Computer and select
> Manage.
> 2.. Expand the Storage section and select Disk Management.
> 3.. Then just right click on any partition and select either Expand or
> Shrink to change the size of the partition.
> This will allow you to safely resize your partitions without any data
loss.
>
> http://www.ranish.com/part/
>
> CH
>
> So if I have this correct from the Airheads on CNN who are doing
> Castro-TV--All Communist Dictator All the Time--either Mel Gibson or
Lindsay
> Lohan will be assuming Castro's duties and the younger 75 year old brother
> will become a new caustic judge on American Idol which was George Bush's
> last serious ability to com to grips with his surroundings.
>
>
> Ranish Partition Manager is a powerful hard disk partitioning tool.
> It gives users high level of control for running multiple operating
systems,
> such as Linux, Windows 98/XP, FreeDOS, and FreeBSD on a single disk.
>
> Partition Manager can create, copy, and resize primary and extended
> partitions.
> It includes command line interface and simulation mode that works with
large
> files
> so you can safely experiment before working on the real hard drive
partition
> tables.
>
>
> "Jeff" <jeffwhat45@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:upyJOditGHA.2260@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > Colin,
> > OK,
> > I thought so, if it's that disc shrink;tried;doesn't work.
> > I have my whole hd as Vista; and wanted to have another partition to be
> > able to put another os on.
> > I've never ran anything other than windows;so I was thinking of
setting
> > up another partition to try something new;at least new to me.
> > Was thinking of looking at a totally different o.s.;like those Linux
> > distro's I've heard ppl talk about so much.Want to see how they stack up
> > against MSFT; cuz I read lots of comments;in here sometimes too;where
some
> > ppl swear by thm.
> > But now;as I'm typing this, Virtual pc;or VmWare would work;wouldn't
> > they?
> > Oh; and btw;where are those VM additions for Vista on Connect? Do you
have
> > to be invited? Because the only ones I see are VM additions for
Linux;not
> > for Vista..
> > Any help;comments;and or pointers;for any speific os;would be
> > appreciated;
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> > "Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst(remove)@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23r2E0%23ftGHA.3936@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> >> What are you trying to partition? Vista includes such tools.
> >>
> >> "Jeff" <jeffwhat45@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:OY%23KuiftGHA.3684@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >>> Hi,
> >>> Anyone know of a utility;like Partitiom Magic;that will work;with
> >>> Vista already installed?
> >>> Tried Partition Magic 8.0 and Vista said it's incompatable aand won't
> >>> let it run..
> >>>
> >>> Jeff
> >>
> >>
> >
>
>

JCO--

Ranish will work for Vista and it has been well received. It wouldn't be
the first Read me that suggested many limitations but everyone I know is
very hpapy with it and its free. Sometimes the read mes can be on the
worrisome side, but given the uniformly good reviews Ranish has all over the
web in forums, I'd recommend you try it. It has been compatible with Vista
for several builds.

If you aren't happy with it, you may want to try one of the other partiton
applicatons when they become compatible with Vista.

Also you understand that Disk Management in Vista can shrink partitions now
without losing data--which has not been the case in Windows prior to this.
It can resize partitions when there is sufficient room.

CH


"JCO" <someone@somewhere.com> wrote in message
news:eXB$0yWxGHA.1216@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Chad,
> I downloaded Part244. I find it very awkward to use & the readme files
> suggests many limitations. Is this the partition tool that you think will
> work with Vista?
>
> "Chad Harris" <RemoveHezbullahtotally@clearview.net> wrote in message
> news:uEd1rGjtGHA.2020@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Try Ranish. It's being used on Vista although as Colin has shown you,
>> the
>> Vista Disk Manager should be working.
>>
>>
>> Ranish Partition Manager on Vista:
>> http://www.tutorialsall.com/VISTA/BootIt-andor/
>> Resizing Partitions with Windows Vista:
>>
>> 1.. Click on the Start Button and right click on Computer and select
>> Manage.
>> 2.. Expand the Storage section and select Disk Management.
>> 3.. Then just right click on any partition and select either Expand or
>> Shrink to change the size of the partition.
>> This will allow you to safely resize your partitions without any data
> loss.
>>
>> http://www.ranish.com/part/
>>
>> CH
>>
>> So if I have this correct from the Airheads on CNN who are doing
>> Castro-TV--All Communist Dictator All the Time--either Mel Gibson or
> Lindsay
>> Lohan will be assuming Castro's duties and the younger 75 year old
>> brother
>> will become a new caustic judge on American Idol which was George Bush's
>> last serious ability to com to grips with his surroundings.
>>
>>
>> Ranish Partition Manager is a powerful hard disk partitioning tool.
>> It gives users high level of control for running multiple operating
> systems,
>> such as Linux, Windows 98/XP, FreeDOS, and FreeBSD on a single disk.
>>
>> Partition Manager can create, copy, and resize primary and extended
>> partitions.
>> It includes command line interface and simulation mode that works with
> large
>> files
>> so you can safely experiment before working on the real hard drive
> partition
>> tables.
>>
>>
>> "Jeff" <jeffwhat45@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:upyJOditGHA.2260@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> > Colin,
>> > OK,
>> > I thought so, if it's that disc shrink;tried;doesn't work.
>> > I have my whole hd as Vista; and wanted to have another partition to be
>> > able to put another os on.
>> > I've never ran anything other than windows;so I was thinking of
> setting
>> > up another partition to try something new;at least new to me.
>> > Was thinking of looking at a totally different o.s.;like those Linux
>> > distro's I've heard ppl talk about so much.Want to see how they stack
>> > up
>> > against MSFT; cuz I read lots of comments;in here sometimes too;where
> some
>> > ppl swear by thm.
>> > But now;as I'm typing this, Virtual pc;or VmWare would work;wouldn't
>> > they?
>> > Oh; and btw;where are those VM additions for Vista on Connect? Do you
> have
>> > to be invited? Because the only ones I see are VM additions for
> Linux;not
>> > for Vista..
>> > Any help;comments;and or pointers;for any speific os;would be
>> > appreciated;
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Jeff
>> >
>> > "Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst(remove)@msn.com> wrote in message
>> > news:%23r2E0%23ftGHA.3936@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> >> What are you trying to partition? Vista includes such tools.
>> >>
>> >> "Jeff" <jeffwhat45@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:OY%23KuiftGHA.3684@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> >>> Hi,
>> >>> Anyone know of a utility;like Partitiom Magic;that will work;with
>> >>> Vista already installed?
>> >>> Tried Partition Magic 8.0 and Vista said it's incompatable aand won't
>> >>> let it run..
>> >>>
>> >>> Jeff
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>>
>>
>
>