Windows 10: Minitool partition manager fails in W10 Pro X-64

Hi there
I don't use it normally but still have it - Minitool partition manager fails in W10 X-64 pro with latest updates applied.

I tend to use a bootable version of GPARTED which always works --

The problem with the Minitool partition manager is that if you have any Storage spaces defined it can't handle those and just crashes rather than being sensible and saying - "Unknown partition type -" and ignoring the storage space volumes.

On a similar W10 system but without storage spaces defined it works so it's obviously a problem in that area.

I use storage spaces as I can combine HDD's into a bigger volume - I'm using it as a sort of Windows software RAID 0 which also does speed up the I/O considerably - remember though if using in a RAID 0 like manner take backups as any error in the array (or storage space aggregation) and you lose the lot. I have backup and these days for average home use HDD's are reliable enough.

Cheers
jimbo

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Question: MiniTool Portable Partition Magic ???


Howdy, Bree:


I successfully implemented your instructions.


Default PowerSpect 1510





I have (1) issue to resolve (see printscreen):

• Not able to CREATE more than (4) partitions on Disk 2.

Might you suggest a SOLUTION?


Thank you much in advance.

~ Alan

 

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to get rid of that 100 meg windows partition that setup creates for you on a new install on a blank hdd:

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- select disk 0 <- might have to replace 0 with the number of the correct disk
- clean <-- this will erase all data on the disk you selected one step up- dont use the wrong disk!
- create partition primary <- creates a primary partition taking up all space on the drive, adjust the command if necessary
- exit, exit to exit diskpart and the command prompt
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I am considering using the MiniTool utility to manage some disks that W10 Disk Management is having some difficulty in managing. Before I go ahead with this I would be grateful for any cautions, warnings or general comments in using the product. A couple of questions....

• There are several utilities on the MiniTool website, which one should I download..?
• Is the Free version adequate for general purpose..?
• If not, what added functionality does the Pro version provide..?
• Is the product forgiving of mistakes..? For example, is there an "Undo" feature..?

Thanks

T.