Partition Magic and XP?

[Jeff Malka]

Is it safe to use PM Ver 8 with XP?

My new PC came with XP on one single NTFS partition of 120GB drive. I would
like to create separate partitions for Data files, etc.

1. Is PM 8 safe to use on XP?
2. What is the minimum partition size for just the XP system files?

Thanks.

 

[Donald McDaniel]

Is it safe to use PM Ver 8 with XP?

My new PC came with XP on one single NTFS partition of 120GB drive. I would
like to create separate partitions for Data files, etc.

1. Is PM 8 safe to use on XP?
2. What is the minimum partition size for just the XP system files?

Thanks.

1) I have safely used PM 8 to resize, create, delete, and move
partitions on an NTFS volume under XP. I do advise you to upgrade to PM
8.1, however
2) With a 120gig HD, a 10 gig system partition for XP is not out of the
question.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

1. Yes, at least as safe as any partitioning software can be. Keep in mind
that there are inherent dangers in *any* partition work. Always, always,
always backup anything critical before beginning any partition work.

2. I would leave at least 5GB for the system partition.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Jeff Malka]

Thank you.

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Jeff Malka
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1) I have safely used PM 8 to resize, create, delete, and move
partitions on an NTFS volume under XP. I do advise you to upgrade to
PM
8.1, however
2) With a 120gig HD, a 10 gig system partition for XP is not out of
the question.