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Copy, recover, format, resize, delete and manage the partitions on a Windows computer hard disk

Copy, recover, format, resize, delete and manage the partitions on a Windows computer hard disk

Vote: (20 votes)

Program license: Free

Version: 7.8 Home Edition

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(20 votes)

Free

Version

7.8 Home Edition

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Easy to use and understand
  • Included guides
  • Creates and manages multiple partitions
  • Provides detailed information about partitions
  • Includes quick functions and an Undo button

Cons

  • Doesn't include a guide for every function
  • Doesn't support all file systems

Partition Wizard is a program designed to manage various partitions on a computer hard drive. Typically, computer users will separate a sizable hard drive into multiple partitions for safety and convenience. These different sections can be used for specific tasks, to protect valuable data, for using multiple operating systems, or to house restored files. Managing these partitions is important, as one misstep can cause significant damage to the overall system. That's where Partition Wizard comes in.

The software can make easy work of managing partitions. It has a relatively simple user interface with easy-to-understand action buttons. Upon launch, the program will scan the hard drive and display the various partitions. It provides quick information about each partition, including capacity, available space, file system, and more. From there, users have the option to format, move, copy, or completely delete a partition.

Partition Wizard makes it easy to keep track of the size and contents of various partitions in one easy application. In the detailed view of each partition, color-coding is used to represent the contents. The various colors represent different functions and file types to give users a better idea of what the partition is being used for. There's also a file explorer to see exact file names.

To make the management process easier and fool-proof, Partition Wizard has a number of guides to walk users through various tasks. While the guides don't explain everything, they're available for major tasks like creating a partition. There's even an undo button to ensure that small mistakes aren't permanent. Overall, it's an essential tool when dealing with multiple hard drive partitions.

Pros

  • Easy to use and understand
  • Included guides
  • Creates and manages multiple partitions
  • Provides detailed information about partitions
  • Includes quick functions and an Undo button

Cons

  • Doesn't include a guide for every function
  • Doesn't support all file systems