Server 2000 and Partition Magic 8.0

will · 09-05-2003, 07:23 AM

I need to increase a partition size on my server running server 2000. I was told by a buddy that Partition Magic would work fine. I just tried the install it and it came up and said it detected server 2000/NT and exited the install. Is the software I just purchased a paper weight when it come's to server 2000? If so is there other partitioning software that is as user friendly as Partition Magic that will solve my problem. I should have read the box.

Thx, Will "The Thrill"

**johnwill** · 09-05-2003, 09:42 AM

Look for the server version. If you are in a bind, generate the boot disk for the DOS version of PM, and boot with a floppy and run it. Since it won't be running server, it shouldn't complain.

bigpig · 09-16-2009, 01:43 AM

Sorry for replying such an old topic, as I think the answer is too old, now everything has changed. New technology make our life easier.
No to increase the system partition of a server, you need not complex works, just install partition magic alternative on your server and then drag/move on the disk map, very clear and easy. You can enlarge the system partition without reboot, so avoid downtime and loss. this article is helpful http://www.partition-tool.com/easeus...out-reboot.htm

sheng · 11-05-2009, 08:06 PM

Partition Magic doesn't support Windows Server.

Windows allows users to resize the partition with Disk Management tool from Vista.

Since you have the Windows 2000 system. There is a good Partition Magic server alternative which can help you with a few steps:

Here is a detailed guide which is so easy and no need to be a specialist.

http://www.partition-tool.com/partit...gic-server.htm

09-05-2003, 07:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
will Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1 OS: server 2000	Server 2000 and Partition Magic 8.0 I need to increase a partition size on my server running server 2000. I was told by a buddy that Partition Magic would work fine. I just tried the install it and it came up and said it detected server 2000/NT and exited the install. Is the software I just purchased a paper weight when it come's to server 2000? If so is there other partitioning software that is as user friendly as Partition Magic that will solve my problem. I should have read the box. Thx, Will "The Thrill"

09-05-2003, 09:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,654 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Look for the server version. If you are in a bind, generate the boot disk for the DOS version of PM, and boot with a floppy and run it. Since it won't be running server, it shouldn't complain. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

09-16-2009, 01:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
bigpig Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 10 OS: Server 2003 SP2	Re: Server 2000 and Partition Magic 8.0 Sorry for replying such an old topic, as I think the answer is too old, now everything has changed. New technology make our life easier. No to increase the system partition of a server, you need not complex works, just install partition magic alternative on your server and then drag/move on the disk map, very clear and easy. You can enlarge the system partition without reboot, so avoid downtime and loss. this article is helpful http://www.partition-tool.com/easeus...out-reboot.htm

11-05-2009, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
sheng Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21 OS: xp	Re: Server 2000 and Partition Magic 8.0 Partition Magic doesn't support Windows Server. Windows allows users to resize the partition with Disk Management tool from Vista. Since you have the Windows 2000 system. There is a good Partition Magic server alternative which can help you with a few steps: Here is a detailed guide which is so easy and no need to be a specialist. http://www.partition-tool.com/partit...gic-server.htm