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My backup computer has Win XP on a C: partition that is constantly running out of space. Can anyone recommend a good FREE software for expanding the partition? I don't really want to pay for Partition Magic when I'm likely going to use it only once.

 

There seem to be a lot of free ones out there, but I'd be more comfortable using one that someone can vouch for.

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I recommend any live Linux disk that has Gparted... It is graphical and it has always worked great for me. Be sure and back up any critical files before attempting to resize just in case.

 

Here's one: http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download.php

 

You could also download and use the Ubuntu CD but not actually install it.

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That's probably because Microsoft never really released the full NTFS specs. So every non-Microsoft software, especially free one, will likely have issues with NTFS.

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Ha...

 

[it's a risk][back everything up!][it's a risk][it's a risk][it's a risk][it's a risk][back everything up![beware][i lost it all!!!]

 

I don't really want to pay for Partition Magic

 

[buy Partition Magic, here's how...]

 

I don't really want to pay for Partition Magic

 

And I've got a Server 2003 acting as a ~DC that I'm responsible for that needs a re-partitioning because the guys that set it up were myopic as all get-out!... I cannot just quickly redo that system; it's critical and can't stand much downtime -- if any.

 

At least you can do as you must... just redo the damned thing from scratch if it's only a backup PC anyway. Look at is as gettinig a chance to do a spring-cleaning and maybe re-organizing the purpose and system of the system.

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