partitioning software?

> Terabyte's BootIT NG has a 30-Day fully functional trial for Disk
> Management. However, Resizing partitions is a pretty high risk
> type operation. Bing has a more "Techy" style interface so it's a
> little more difficult to use. Best to never try and do a direct type
> of space reallocation. Better to shrink the one partition leaving
> the unallocated, then resize the destination to include unallocated
> space. Always do a cursory Chkdsk on both partitions before you
> begin. Some inconsistencies aren't checked by Disk Management
> and you can end up with a real mess if it (Resizing) fails. Also I'd
> recommend taking an Image before starting. Symantec PQMagic
> and Acronis Disk Director are other DiskMgmt tools but neither
> are free/shareware (~$60+).

>
> "R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:e5tzg9ilGHA.836@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>> Terabyte's BootIT NG has a 30-Day fully functional trial for Disk
>> Management. However, Resizing partitions is a pretty high risk
>> type operation. Bing has a more "Techy" style interface so it's a
>> little more difficult to use. Best to never try and do a direct type
>> of space reallocation. Better to shrink the one partition leaving
>> the unallocated, then resize the destination to include unallocated
>> space. Always do a cursory Chkdsk on both partitions before you
>> begin. Some inconsistencies aren't checked by Disk Management
>> and you can end up with a real mess if it (Resizing) fails. Also I'd
>> recommend taking an Image before starting. Symantec PQMagic
>> and Acronis Disk Director are other DiskMgmt tools but neither
>> are free/shareware (~$60+).

>
> So are you saying that the "shrink" command in Vista will do what I need
> and resize the partitions? I was unsure because of the use of the term
> "shrink". Don't know why but it gave me an impression that it would
> compress it or soemthing. I was looking for a resize command. :-)

>
> "R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:e5tzg9ilGHA.836@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>> Terabyte's BootIT NG has a 30-Day fully functional trial for Disk
>> Management. However, Resizing partitions is a pretty high risk
>> type operation. Bing has a more "Techy" style interface so it's a
>> little more difficult to use. Best to never try and do a direct type
>> of space reallocation. Better to shrink the one partition leaving
>> the unallocated, then resize the destination to include unallocated
>> space. Always do a cursory Chkdsk on both partitions before you
>> begin. Some inconsistencies aren't checked by Disk Management
>> and you can end up with a real mess if it (Resizing) fails. Also I'd
>> recommend taking an Image before starting. Symantec PQMagic
>> and Acronis Disk Director are other DiskMgmt tools but neither
>> are free/shareware (~$60+).

>
> So are you saying that the "shrink" command in Vista will do what I need
> and resize the partitions? I was unsure because of the use of the term
> "shrink". Don't know why but it gave me an impression that it would
> compress it or soemthing. I was looking for a resize command. :-)

> Yes, that is the function. However I've only tried it once or twice and
> that was with "Empty" volumes just to experiment. I'm not sure I would
> risk existing partitions, but if they are imaged/backed up then the risk
> would be less. If you go for it, be sure to post back your results.

> I need to resize my XP and Vista partitions and I was wondering if there was
> a partitioning software available for free that could do the job please?
>
> I know XP partitioner does not resize. I looked in the Vista partitioner and
> it has "shrink volume" but I don't think that is right somehow so don't want
> to fiddle with it.
>
>

>I need to resize my XP and Vista partitions and I was wondering if there
>was a partitioning software available for free that could do the job
>please?
>
> I know XP partitioner does not resize. I looked in the Vista partitioner
> and it has "shrink volume" but I don't think that is right somehow so
> don't want to fiddle with it.