Partitioning problem

silentbob17 · Dec 5, 2005, 09:50 PM

I have two drives, one I use for storage, but I want to free up some space on that one, create a new partition and set my windows xp pagefile to it. Can I do this without losing all my stored data on there? Is there any free software I can use? How can I do this?

**dj_stick** · Dec 5, 2005, 10:05 PM

i'm not sure of any free software than can resize a partition, but get the trial of norton ghost - that should do the trick

but i recommend backing up all important data on the disk before proceeding

>GSXR<mrbusa · Dec 5, 2005, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by silentbob17

I have two drives, one I use for storage, but I want to free up some space on that one, create a new partition and set my windows xp pagefile to it. Can I do this without losing all my stored data on there? Is there any free software I can use? How can I do this?

there is a bunch of free and shareware partitioning apps.the only one i have used is swissknife 3.42.just google it and you will find one you like.i know that partition magic is good but it isnt free.later

riles9262 · Dec 5, 2005, 10:10 PM

Partition Magic works like a charm for that.

calidan · Dec 5, 2005, 10:13 PM

I would use Partition Magic. I have never experienced any data loss when using Partition Magic. But you should always backup any important data just in case there is a problem.

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calidan Frozen in Carbonite Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,409 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I would use Partition Magic. I have never experienced any data loss when using Partition Magic. But you should always backup any important data just in case there is a problem. __________________ Steam Community :: ID :: calidan "Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead." - Jackie Chan