Norton Partitionmagic
Norton Partitionmagic
Create partitions, run multiple operating systems or convert file systems.
Product summary of Norton Partitionmagic
Norton PartitionMagic, originally called PartitionMagic, is a computer program that is meant to do hard disk drive partitioning. This software was created by PowerQuest Corporation but is now being developed and distributed by Symantec Corporation. Norton PartitionMagic is compatible only with Windows 2000 and Windows XP, although it can also work with a bootable CD-ROM and create and modify partitions. Already existing partitions can also be resized without losing any data in the process. Partitioning a hard drive means dividing it into two or more virtual drives. When hard drive partitioning is done, a user can have more than one operating system as well as multiple file systems on that single drive. Normally, it isn't possible to change the drive's partitions if the user won't reformat it and lose all the data in the process. But with Norton PartitionMagic, this is no longer the case. Users can make extensive changes to their hard drives partitions without worrying about losing data.
Features of Norton Partitionmagic
Norton PartitionMagic can have partitions of up to 300 GB. This software can also convert FAT32, FAT, and NTFS drives without losing any data, and can also enlarge an NTFS partition without asking the user to restart the computer. All physical drives have letters assigned to them. When users add or remove partitions, the drive assignments of the computer get jumbled up. With PartitionMagic, that won't happen because the software has DriveMapper, which is a utility that looks for software references that aren't organized and adjusts the shortcuts so that they are in tune with the new partitions. PartitionMagic can also make rescue floppy disks anytime the user needs them, so that the software can be run as a DOS utility. This is a useful feature when a partition becomes hidden by accident because the rescue floppy disks let users boot up their computers and allows them to modify the drive's configuration.
PartitionMagic also includes BootMagic, which is a program that manages the computer's boot process. When users install more than just one operating system on their computer, BootMagic allows them to choose which one they want to use at start-up. There's also the Secure Erase feature, which erases the contents of a drive by overwriting it with random passes of zeroes and ones. This is very useful for individuals who are making preparations for selling or recycling their computer.
Setup and user interface of Norton Partitionmagic.
Setting up the Norton PartitionMagic is quick and easy. Norton's helpful wizard-style system helps users and assists them even as they do tasks such as merging or resizing partitions. The user interface of the software is composed of color-coded bar diagrams of the partitions. These diagrams display the size, type, and location of the existing partitions. Users can modify these partitions by tweaking the placement of the bars within the diagram. There's also a built-in help in case users have some questions or encounter problems with the software. All in all, the power, flexibility, and ease of use offered by Norton PartitionMagic make it a great tool for users who want to partition their hard drives.
