PartitionMagic8 allows you to create, resize, merge, and convert partitions on your hard drive without destroying data. Partitioning allows you to maximize your hard drive space, safely run multiple operating systems, and organize and protect your data. PartitionMagic 8.0 also now allows you to merge NTFS partitions, partition hard drives as large as 80 GB, access and partition external USB drives, and undelete a deleted partition from rescue disks. And, it supports Windows XP.

With an easy-to-use Windows interface, PartitionMagic 8.0 puts the benefits of hard-drive partitioning within reach of everyone. Easy, step-by-step wizards help you perform partitioning tasks, and you can preview the effects of partitioning your hard drive before implementing anything. You can also safely manage multiple operating systems, and convert from one file system or partition type to another without losing data. PartitionMagic 7.0 supports FAT, FAT32, NTFS, and Linux ext2/swap file systems.

Partition Magic 8 contains the following new features:

• FREE, effortless data protection software - For a limited time, when you purchase PartitionMagic, you will also receive the award-winning PowerQuest DataKeeper
  
  
• File Browser - Browse, copy, or move files and folders from one supported partition to another, including the ability to manage files in hidden partitions
  
  
• PQBoot for Windows - While running Windows, select which OS to run the next time the computer is rebooted
  
  
• Enlarge NTFS partitions "hot" - No rebooting is required when expanding an NTFS partition, not even the system partition
  
  
• New step-by-step wizards - Create Backup Partition and Install Another OS
  
  
• Larger partition support - Support for partition sizes up to 160GB*
  
  
• NTFS cluster resize - Improve performance with more efficient cluster sizes
  
  
• Now supports - Linux Ext3 partitions, GRUB, USB2, and FireWire (1394)**
  
  * Partition size: Tested on partition sizes up to 160 GB when partition is less than 90% full.
  ** USB, USB2 and FireWire (1394) fixed hard disks are supported in Windows. Boot mode support is not provided for these devices.
  

Existing Features:

• Merge NTFS partitions
• Support for Windows XP
• Access & partition external USB drives
• Undelete a deleted partition from rescue disks
• Organize & protect the info on your hard drive
• Easy,step by step wizards to assist you
• preview effects of your partitioning before implementation
• Safely manage multiple operating systems
• Safely convert from one file system to another or partition
• Supports FAT, FAT32, NTFS, and Linux ext2/Swap