how to use Partition Magic 8.0

Many people think if we want to partition the Hard Disk (HD), can use the default Windows XP CD. I did not know it could or not. But rather than be bothered to enter the Windows XP CD-set and set all kinds, better use partition manager applications. Lots partition manager applications, such as Parted Magic (Live CD but it's, yes the same thing ...) or Partition Magic. Here I will explain how to use Partition Magic.

If we do not have that application, or it can be downloaded here.

For those who want to know how to use Partition Magic, the following guide to install it:

1. Open the folder Partition Magic Pro 8.0 that you downloaded, please locate the file Setup.exe, and then run
2. Wait until installation is complete preparation process
3. After the preparatory process is finished, it will show PartitionMagic 8.0 Setup window. Click on Next.
4. Fill in the User Name, Company Name and Serial Number you have (for user name and company name are free), then select Next
5. Then select Yes to give approval to the License Agreement is displayed.
6. Then select Next (3 times) until the installation process starts automatically
7. After the installation is complete, it will be asked whether you want to create a Rescue Disk? For this example we ignore the offer by selecting No.
8. Dispose 2 check the box that was / is checked on the window that appears, select Finish

Now that your computer has been installed PartitionMagic 8.0. For the next step, let's make the partition a hard drive with the help of the software.

How to create a disk partition with Partition Magic 8.0:

1. Run PartitionMagic 8.0 software
2. After PartitionMagic 8.0 window appears, click the name of your disk (Disk 1) on the right side of the window PartitionMagic 8.0
3. On the pick a task ... (see top left window PartitionMagic 8.0) select Create new partition's
4. Continue to select Next to continue
5. Select the hard disk to be our paritisi, then Next
6. Then please select the location of the partition, for this example please select After C: (Recommended), then select the HD who wants to be partitioned
7. Now determine the magnitude of the desired partition size based on the information to the right of the box (Maximum Size & Minimum Size), then select Next
8. Once we determine the magnitude of the partition, it will display the approximate partition hard drive as per the data you entered earlier. If you are sure to partition your disk size please select Finish
9. Now please click the Apply button at the bottom left window PartitionMagic 8.0
10. If a confirmation window appears, please select Yes or OK to begin the process of partitioning

After 10 steps above you do, Windows will restart to begin the process of partitioning your hard drive, please wait until that process is complete.

Caution: When entering the partitioning process, do not press any button after you restart your computer, to avoid the failure of the partition process.