Explaining how to install and use MiniTool Partition Wizard free version
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sendThis time, I will explain about the partition tool "MiniTool Partition Wizard".
"MiniTool Partition Wizard" has a free version and a paid version, but even the free version has sufficient functions, so it is recommended for those who want to try it out.
Since the paid version is even more convenient, we also explain the differences in functionality between the free and paid versions.
We also explain how to install and use the free version with images, so please use it as a reference.
- What is MiniTool Partition Wizard?
- About the safety of MiniTool Partition Wizard
- How to install MiniTool Partition Wizard free version
- How to use the free version of MiniTool Partition Wizard
- Differences between free version and paid version of MiniTool Partition Wizard
- How to change MiniTool Partition Wizard to paid version
Clickable table of contents
- 1 What is MiniTool Partition Wizard? Introducing highly secure partition tools
- 2 Differences between free version and paid version of MiniTool Partition Wizard
- 3 How to install MiniTool Partition Wizard free version
- 4 How to use the free version of MiniTool Partition Wizard
- 4.1 How to Move, Resize and Extend Partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- 4.2 How to Detect and Repair File System Errors with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- 4.3 How to copy disk with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- 4.4 How to convert partition format with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- 4.5 How to Optimize Partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- 4.6 How to Delete Partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- 4.7 How to rebuild MBR with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- 4.8 How to delete data with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- 4.9 How to check bad sectors with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- 5 How to change MiniTool Partition Wizard to paid version
- 6 Summary of instructions on how to install and use MiniTool Partition Wizard free version
What is MiniTool Partition Wizard? Introducing highly secure partition tools
MiniTool Partition Wizardis a partition management software by MiniTool.
Specifically, you can format partitions, resize them, delete data, etc.
MiniTool Partition Wizard has a free version and a paid version, but the free version also provides basic functions for partition operations, so it is perfect for those who want to try it first.
First, I will explain the differences between the free version and the paid version in the next section.
Differences between free version and paid version of MiniTool Partition Wizard
MiniTool Partition Wizard has a free version and a paid version, and the available functions are different.
Please see the table below for comparison.
Functions list | Free version | pro version | Pro Platinum Edition |
data recovery | × | × | 〇 |
disk benchmark | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Disk usage analysis | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Partition move/resize | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
partition extension | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
partition join | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
partitioning | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
cluster size change | × | 〇 | 〇 |
Convert FAT to NTFS | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Convert NTFS to FAT | × | 〇 | 〇 |
Set partition as primary | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Set partition to logical | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Create new volume | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Partition deletion | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Partition format | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
OS partition copy | × | 〇 | 〇 |
Non-OS partition copy | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Partition alignment | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Partition erasure | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Set partition active/inactive | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Label the partition | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Change partition drive letter | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Change partition type ID | × | 〇 | 〇 |
Partition serial number change | × | 〇 | 〇 |
Show/hide partitions | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
File system error detection and repair | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Partition list | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
surface test | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Partition property list | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Convert OS disk to GPT | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Convert data disk to MBR/GPT | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
OS disk copy | × | ○ | ○ |
Non-OS disk copy | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Migrate OS to SSD/HDD | × | 〇 | 〇 |
disk erase | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Delete all partitions | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Align all partitions | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
MBR rebuild | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
surface test | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Detect lost/deleted partitions | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Recover lost/deleted partition | × | × | 〇 |
Disk properties | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
In addition, dynamic disk management functions and bootable media creation functions are available in the Pro version and above.
In the pro version
- platinum version
- Ultimate version
There are other
- server version
- Enterprise version
- Technician version
There is also a version, so you can use it according to your needs.
As you can see from the table above, you can use most of the functions even in the free version, so it is a very useful software if it suits your purpose.
How to install MiniTool Partition Wizard free version
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- ▼MiniTool Partition Wizard Free EditionDownload MiniTool Partition Wizard from here.
- Launch the obtained file.
- ▼① Select the language and ② select “Next”.
- ▼Here, select ① ``Continue installing the free version'' and ② select ``Next.''
- ▼① Check the contents of the checkbox and remove it if it is unnecessary.
② Select “Next”.
- ▼Wait until the installation is finished.
- ▼When the installation is complete, select ② “Finish”.
*Here, if ① "Run MiniTool Partition Wizard" is checked, MiniTool Partition Wizard will start automatically.
If you don't need to start it now, you can uncheck it.
How to use the free version of MiniTool Partition Wizard
With the free version of MiniTool Partition Wizard, you can do the following tasks:
In this article, we will explain the main features of MiniTool Partition Wizard, which are listed below.
- How to Move, Resize and Extend Partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- How to Detect and Repair File System Errors with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- How to copy disk with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- How to convert partition format with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- How to Optimize Partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- How to Delete Partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- How to rebuild MBR with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- How to delete data with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- How to check bad sectors with MiniTool Partition Wizard
How to Move, Resize and Extend Partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- Launch "MiniTool Partition Wizard".
- ▼Right-click the drive you want to partition or select "Move/Resize" from the menu on the left.
- ▼① You can change the size of the partition by dragging and sliding it.
② After making changes, press "OK" to save them as a pending operation and wait for execution. (No changes have been made here yet.)
- ▼ Check the “Pending operations” that appears at the bottom right of the screen and select “Apply”.
How to Detect and Repair File System Errors with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- Launch "MiniTool Partition Wizard".
- Select the relevant partition and select "Check File System".
- A small window will open, select your options and select "Start".
How to copy disk with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- Launch "MiniTool Partition Wizard".
- ▼Select the relevant disk and select “Disk Copy”.
- ▼ Select “Next”.
- ▼ Select the source disk and select “Next”.
- Select the destination disk and select "Next".
- ▼Check the contents and select “Next”.
- ▼ Review the options and select Next.
- ▼When a confirmation message appears, check it and select “OK”.
- ▼ Select “Finish”.
- ▼ Select “Apply”.
How to convert partition format with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- Launch "MiniTool Partition Wizard".
- ▼Select the partition and choose "Format Partition".
- ▼After confirming the warning, select “Yes”.
- ▼ Select an option and select “OK”.
- ▼ Check “Pending Operations” and select “Apply”.
How to Optimize Partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- Launch "MiniTool Partition Wizard".
- ▼Select the relevant disk and select “Alignment”.
- ▼If alignment is not required, the following screen will appear.
Work continues if necessary.
How to Delete Partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- Launch "MiniTool Partition Wizard".
- ▼Select the relevant disk and select "Delete Partition".
- ▼If a warning appears, confirm it and select "Yes".
- Select "Apply" from "Pending Operations".
How to rebuild MBR with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- Launch "MiniTool Partition Wizard".
- ▼Select the relevant disk and select "Rebuild MBR".
- ▼ Next, check “Pending Operations” and select “Apply”.
How to delete data with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- Launch "MiniTool Partition Wizard".
- ▼Select the relevant disk and select "Wipe Partition".
- ▼ Check the options and select “OK”.
- ▼ Check “Pending Operations” and select “Apply”.
How to check bad sectors with MiniTool Partition Wizard
- Launch "MiniTool Partition Wizard".
- ▼Select the partition you want to check and select "Surface Test".
- ▼ Select “Start now”.
How to change MiniTool Partition Wizard to paid version
MiniTool ® Partition Wizard Pro Edition 12.6You can change to the paid version by purchasing a license key and entering it.
- ▼Once you have obtained the license key, select "Register" on the top right of the main screen of "MiniTool Partition Wizard".
- ▼Enter your license key in the box and select “Upgrade”.
- ▼When the upgrade is complete, the following message will be displayed.
- ▼You can confirm that you have upgraded to the pro version by checking the display at the top left of the window.
Summary of instructions on how to install and use MiniTool Partition Wizard free version
This time,MiniTool Partition WizardWe explained how to install and use the free version.
Although this software is available as a paid version, such as a professional version, the free version is also very useful as it provides a variety of functions.
Changing to the pro version allows you to use even more functions, so it is a good idea to purchase a license according to your needs.
We recommend that you try the free version first to get a feel for it.
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