PartitionMagic 4.0

Platforms: OS/2, Win31/95/98/NT, DOS, Linux
WARNING! PM 4.0 does NOT have an OS/2 executable. It will create a DOS floppy that you can boot with and run PM. (And it still handles HPFS partitions just fine.) A lot of people have been complaining to them and there is a possibility that they will reconsider and create an OS/2 executable. Let them know if you want it!  

Hi Folks!

I tested on my Windows NT 4 SP5 the PowerQuest's PartitionMagic 4.0 builded for Windows95, 98 and NT and this soft simply don't runs on NT Server. Runs on NT only if is workstation. The problem is that PowerQuest presents PartitionMagic 4.0 as you can see below: <...and Windows NT>. If you simply access with PartitionMagic 4.0 a HDD above 8.4GB and this HDD conatins an NTFS partitions when yoy reboot you machine the NTFS partition is ignored by Windows NT!!! (see the photos I made...)

@Macarlo

(PartitionMagic registered user and DriveCopy registered user)

PartitionMagic(r) by PowerQuest(r)
Version 4.0 (versions for DOS, Windows 95/98 and Windows NT)

Copyright (c) 1994-1998 PowerQuest Corporation.  All rights reserved.
U.S. Patents 5,675,769 and 5,706,472. Other patents pending in
the U.S.A. and elsewhere.

Photo above shows the partition "K" formated in NTFS ignored (Unknow) by my Windows NT 4 SP5 after I accessed his 10.2 WD HDD with PartitionMagic 2.0 (from OS/2 Warp) and with PartitionMagic 4.0 from Windows 95 (NT companion). In the photo below you can see the "K"partition before the PartitionMagic access.

About PartitionMagic 4.0

In Version 4.0, PowerQuest includes its new BootMagic software for easily managing multiple operating systems, and expands PartitionMagic's patented technology to support drives over 20GB. Other new features include a wizard-driven interface, native Windows 95/98 and NT executables, batching functionality and full support for Linux ext2 partitions.

PartitionMagic makes it easy to install Windows 98 or Windows NT. Users who want to keep their old operating system in place while they get comfortable with the new can quickly format separate partitions. Windows 98 users can even change existing FAT16 partitions to the new FAT32 file system, and change them back to FAT16 if needed.

"Computer users are a lot more sophisticated than they were just three years ago," according to Scott Flinders, PowerQuest product marketing manager. "For one thing, they aren't so ready to let go of their existing operating system until they're sure of the dependability of the new one. Also, they're trying out both NT and Windows 98. Or maybe they need two versions of one operating system. This is all very manageable with PartitionMagic."

PartitionMagic, the leader in partitioning software, has set the standard for software that allows computer users to create, resize and move hard-disk partitions on the fly without destroying data.

"Hard-disk partitions allow users to organize and protect their data, reclaim wasted disk space, and safely run multiple operating systems," says Flinders. "With PartitionMagic 4.0's graphical interface and support for drives larger than 8GB, it offers a complete solution for managing large hard drives."

Wizard functionality is a big plus in this version. Simple, step-by-step guides now help users perform the most common partitioning tasks effortlessly. Wizards and native executables for Windows 95/98, Windows NT and DOS make PartitionMagic 4.0 easier to use than ever.

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.

Users can now experiment with "what if" scenarios, then "batch" all their different steps together. Prior to batching, partitioning was a step-by-step process since each change to the disk needed to be applied before additional changes could be made. 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.

Both DriveMapper and MagicMover are included in PartitionMagic 4.0. DriveMapper updates drive letter references for partitions and peripheral attachments such as CD-ROMs and removable storage devices. MagicMover moves applications and their related files from one partition to another.

PartitionMagic 4.0 offers complete support for FAT16, FAT32, FAT32X, NTFS, HPFS and Linux ext2 partitions. PartitionMagic continues to convert from FAT16 to FAT32 and vice versa, and from FAT to NTFS and HPFS. FAT32 comes preloaded with Windows 98 on new computers. For those consumers who find themselves with a FAT32 partition when they buy a new drive, PartitionMagic can convert FAT32 partitions to FAT16 partitions so that users can continue to use other operating systems and utilities.

Technical Data

Native vs. Boot-Mode execution in Windows 95 and Windows NT
        --------------------------------------------------------------
        PartitionMagic for Windows 95 and Windows NT are both full Win32 GUI
        applications that will allow you to manipulate your partitions
        natively, but with one exception:  If you choose to move or resize a
        partition that cannot be locked (e.g., one that has files open on it),
        PartitionMagic stores the commands to be executed, reboots your
        computer, and applies the changes in a "boot mode" text-mode
        environment.

        Backing up your BOOT.INI file in Windows NT
        ----------------------------------------------
        PartitionMagic for Windows NT needs to temporarily replace your
        BOOT.INI file after performing the disk manipulation operations (it
        switches them back once it has finished performing the operations and
        rebooting).  If a failure occurs during the NT reboot phase, your
        BOOT.INI file may not be restored properly.  It is a good idea to back
        up your BOOT.INI file before running PartitionMagic for Windows NT.

        Volume sets and stripe sets on Windows NT
        --------------------------------------------
        Currently PartitionMagic does not support moving and/or copying of
        Windows NT volume or stripe sets.

        Creating a second primary partition under Windows NT
        -------------------------------------------------------
        The Windows NT and Windows 95 versions of PartitionMagic differ in
        their behavior in regard to creating primary partitions. Specifically,
        if the user creates a second primary partition on a physical disk
        using the Windows 95 (or DOS) versions, PartitionMagic automatically
        creates the new primary partition as Hidden (since some operating
        systems have a problem with seeing multiple visible primary partitions
        on the same disk). Because Windows NT does not have a problem with
        multiple visible primary partitions, the Windows NT version of
        PartitionMagic creates the new second primary partition as Unhidden.
        However, like the Windows 95 version it will automatically hide other
        primary partitions when performing a Set Active operation.

       Windows NT default swap file location
        ----------------------------------------
        Windows NT might put the swap file on a partition other than the Boot
        Partition, thus creating a condition where an open file will be on a
        partition other than the Boot Partition.  This will cause you to have
        open files and force PartitionMagic to execute in boot mode.

        PartitionInfo issues
        -----------------------
        PartitionInfo is the new GUI version of PARTINFO.EXE (which shipped
        with PartitionMagic 3.x, and ships with PartitionMagic 4.0).  There
        are versions of PartitionInfo for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT, but
        not for DOS.  DOS users will need to run PARTINFO.EXE.  Also, note
        that PartitionMagic and PartitionInfo cannot be run simultaneously.

       MOUSE.COM issue running PartitionMagic under Windows 3.x
        -----------------------------------------------------------
        By default, Windows 3.x disables MOUSE.COM in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file
        and MOUSE.SYS in the CONFIG.SYS file.  This makes Windows 3.x use its
        own proprietary mouse driver.  When PartitionMagic is run from
        Windows 3.x with this situation, MOUSE.COM is never called, and
        PartitionMagic runs without a mouse.  You can have a mouse with
        PartitionMagic under Windows 3.x if the MOUSE.COM mouse driver is
        loaded before Windows 3.x is loaded (this will require you to edit
        your AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS file).

       Uninstalling PartitionMagic under Win3.x
        -------------------------------------------
        The "PowerQuest PartitionMagic 4.0 Pro" program group is not removed
        when you uninstall PartitionMagic under Win3.x. This can be done
        manually if desired.

        Mixed IDE/SCSI drive configurations under Windows NT
        -------------------------------------------------------
        In a configuration with mixed IDE and SCSI hard drives, Windows NT
        does not always see the boot drive as the first physical hard drive.
        PartitionMagic displays drives in the order Windows NT reports them.
        As a result, you may see your boot device as Drive 1, 2, etc.  This
        does not cause problems for PartitionMagic except when setting a new
        active partition. Also, PartitionMagic may incorrectly report that
        there is no active partition on your system.  To change your active
        partition, be sure that you identify which drive is the boot drive.
    
        With this configuration there is the possibility that your BOOT.INI
        file can be corrupted, so it is a very good idea to back up your
        BOOT.INI file before running PartitionMagic.

       Checking NTFS Partitions under DOS version of PartitionMagic
        ---------------------------------------------------------------
        On rare occasions, checking an NTFS partition while running the DOS
        version of PartitionMagic can take an unusually long time.  Since the
        Move, Copy, and Resize operations all perform a check both before and
        after performing the function, it can impact each of these operations.
        (Note: the DOS version is executed when the user runs the boot-mode
        version of PartitionMagic under Windows 95/98, or when running the
        Zinc or TTY versions.)

       Checking partitions in general
        ---------------------------------
        PartitionMagic 4.0 can only check partitions that it can lock (i.e,
        that have no open files on them).  This may sometimes cause the Check
        option to be disabled.

        O. OS/2 and Linux installation programs for PartitionMagic
        ----------------------------------------------------------
        The distribution media contains PartitionMagic installation programs
        for OS/2 and Linux operating systems. These programs create a bootable
        floppy disk set that runs the DOS GUI version of PartitionMagic 4.0.
        You can find the OS/2 installation under the \OS2INST directory, and
        the Linux installation under the \LINUX directory.

        Drive letter changes under Windows 95 and NT
        -----------------------------------------------
        In some situations, operations done under PartitionMagic for Windows
        95 will cause drive letter changes made under the Windows NT operating
        system to be lost.  In these cases you will need to set up your drive
        letter changes again (using either PartitionMagic for Windows NT or
        Disk Administrator under NT) to restore your original configuration.

        MagicMover issues
        --------------------
        MagicMover has a known issue involving an '=' alone on a line in
        system files (i.e., WIN.INI, SYSTEM.INI) under Windows 95 and Windows
        3.x. If an error occurs, make sure there are no single '=' characters
        on a line in these system files. Also, under no circumstances should
        you use MagicMover to move the BootMagic directory (BTMAGIC.PQ) as
        this will cause serious damage to your BootMagic setup.

        Windows NT may improperly detect the size of large hard drives
        -----------------------------------------------------------------
        Windows NT 4.0 may incorrectly report the size of hard drives larger
        than 10GB.  Most often it reports them as 8GB drives.  This problem
        may be solved by 1) installing Service Pack 3, and 2) installing the
        postsp3 patch ata-fixi.exe.  This patch can be download from:
        ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/nt40/hotfixes-postSP3/atapi-fix/

       Color palette issues installing Windows NT version
        ------------------------------------------------------
        If you run the Windows NT version of PartitionMagic immediately
        after installation, occasionally you may see color palette problems.
        We recommend rebooting Windows NT before running PartitionMagic
        for the first time.

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
------------------------------

    PartitionMagic for Windows 95
    -----------------------------
    - 12 MB free hard drive space
    - 16 MB of RAM (32 MB for FAT32 support).  Also, please note that more
        memory may be required to manipulate FAT32 partitions on large hard
        disks (greater than 4 GB).
    - Windows 95a or later (Windows 95b required for FAT32 support)
    - VGA compatible display
    - Intel/486 DX or later (33 mhz)
    - 4x CD-ROM drive
    - 3.5" Floppy (High density)

    PartitionMagic for Windows NT
    -----------------------------
    - 12 MB free hard drive space
    - 16 MB of RAM (32 MB recommended for PartitionMagic to operate on FAT32
        partitions).  Also, please note that more memory may be required
        to manipulate FAT32 partitions on large hard disks (greater than 4 GB).
    - Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (NOTE: Windows NT 3.51 is not supported by
        native versions of PartitionMagic, but is supported by the DOS GUI and
        Character Mode versions.)
    - VGA compatible display
    - Intel/486 DX or later (33 mhz)
    - 4x CD-ROM drive
    - 3.5" Floppy (High density)

    DOS GUI/Character Mode
    ----------------------
    - 6 MB free hard drive space
    - 8 MB of RAM (16 MB for PartitionMagic to operate on NTFS partitions,
        32 MB recommended for PartitionMagic to operate on FAT32 partitions).
        Also, please note that more memory may be required to manipulate FAT32
        partitions on large hard disks (greater than 4 GB).
    - MS-DOS 5.0 (6.2 or later recommended) or compatible
    - VGA compatible display
    - 486 DX or later (33 mhz)
    - 4x CD-ROM drive
    - 3.5" Floppy (High density)

CONTACT AUTHOR

PowerQuest Corporation
http://www.powerquest.com
1083 North State Street
Orem, Utah 84057 U.S.A.

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