You also still get the DriveMapper and BootMagic utilities. You can convert partition types between FAT, FAT32, NTFS, HPFS and Linux ext2, and you can switch between primary and logical partitions. You can create, move and resize partitions without losing the data in them. Most of PartitionMagic's features remain the same as the previous version.

It saves hours of time compared to manually backing up everything and battling with reformatting drives and the FDISK command. PartitionMagic provides a quick and easy way for even moderately experienced users to restructure their data storage via a usable graphical interface. If you need to split the hard disk that a PC manufacturer chose to allocate as one huge drive into more manageable chunks, or you've added a new drive and need to alter partition sizes to reflect your actual data usage, then PowerQuest's PartitionMagic is invaluable. Knowledgeable home users will also find it extremely useful. PartitionMagic is a tool that, sooner or later, finds its way into every PC technician's toolkit. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers.

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