PartitionMagic 4.0 by Powerquest

Description

Allows you to partition your hard drive so you can optimize your system performance

Platforms

Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 95

Editorial Review

With PartitionMagic 4.0, PowerQuest provides simple, step-by-step guides to help users perform the most common partitioning tasks effortlessly. New features include a wizard-driven interface; native Windows 95, 98, and NT workstation executables; batching functionality; and full support for Linux ext2 partitions.

In version 4.0, users can experiment with what-if scenarios, then “batch” all their different steps together. Batching speeds up the partitioning process, allowing users to manipulate the partitions to determine the desired partition structure before actually applying the changes. Users can now store multiple commands and execute them in a single operation.

The inclusion of PowerQuest BootMagic allows users to safely install, run, and switch between multiple operating systems. PartitionMagic will create and manipulate the partitions in which multiple operating systems can reside, while BootMagic allows the user to switch from one OS to another without worry of compatibility problems.