Review MiniTool Partition Wizard Free v11.5

Partition Wizard Free can copy, format, delete, expand and resize partitions in Windows.

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The review below is about the free version of MiniTool Partition Wizard. There are a few features that require paid upgrades, but the features discussed below are all possible with the free version. Check out this list of similar free drive partitioning tools, if you're after something MiniTool's partition manager couldn't do without upgrading.

MiniTool Partition Wizard Free pros and cons

Here are some things to consider before using MiniTool Partition Wizard:

Advantages

1. Very easy to use
2. Supports common partition functions
3. Can expand system partition without rebooting
4. Sends all changes to a queue so that it becomes available when it is ready

Defect

1. Does not support dynamic drive management
2. Show features that only work in the upgraded version

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More information about MiniTool Partition Wizard Free

1. Supported operating systems include Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP
2. Windows can be copied from an existing drive to another using the Migrate OS to SSD / HD Wizard feature
3. Can create logical and primary drives with any of the following file systems: NTFS, Ext2 / 3/4, Linux Swap, FAT / FAT32 or unformatted
4. There is a button that makes it easy to convert an NTFS partition to the FAT file system
5. The cluster size can be changed when formatting the partition
6. You can change the drive letter of any partition
7. MiniTool Partition Wizard makes it easy to resize partitions, as you can drag the size left or right to change, or enter a value manually to make the partition have the correct size
8. A test can be run to check for bad sectors
9. This partition and drive can be copied to other partitions or drives
10. The file system can be checked and / or repaired if corrupted
11. Custom volume labels can be applied
12. Supports MBR rebuild, as well as cloning MBR to GPT drive
13. Can convert system drive from MBR to GPT
14. All partitions can be quickly selected for removal at once
15. Partitions can be hidden, this will prevent them from showing up with other drives and partitions in Windows
16. The partitions can be quickly set to active or inactive.
17. A partition can easily split into two parts, basically resize the partition (even with data on it), then create a new partition from free space.
18. Can only clone system partition or entire drive
19. You can switch between logical and primary partitions
20. The Serial Number and Type ID of the partition can be changed
21. The lost partitions can be restored using MiniTool Partition Wizard with the included Partition Recovery Wizard
22. All data on drives and partitions can be wiped out using popular Data Sanitization methods like Write Zero, Random Data and DoD 5220.22-M
23. Can view partition properties, including Type ID, file system, serial number, first physical sector, and more
24. Includes data recovery tool to recover files
25. You can run the benchmark against any drive
26. There is an integrated drive space analyzer
27. Comes in a portable mode
28. Supports multiple languages, including English, Japanese, German, French, Korean and Italian

User comments about MiniTool Partition Wizard Free

Like most free drive partitioning tools, any changes you make to partitions and drives using MiniTool Partition Wizard will first be reflected, then sent to the "Operations Pending" section of the program. .

This is a great feature because you can see how the partition changes you make will play out after selecting Apply , without actually having to wait for each step to complete.

You can also make the system partition bigger without having to restart the computer. Most free drive partitioning tools support this (but not all). This means that if there is unallocated space waiting to be used, you can quickly apply it to the system partition to enlarge it in seconds.

The main problem with MiniTool Partition Wizard Free is that some features seem to be just an available option until you select them, after which the software requires an upgrade to a paid version to use it.

For example, although basic drives are supported and the "Dynamic Disk" option is displayed, you cannot convert a dynamic drive to a basic one, as the free version does not allow you to manage the drive. dynamic disc. You need a Pro or Server version to work with dynamic drives.

Kareem Winters

Update 06 November 2020