Partition Manager Software

Partition Magic - Partition Manager Software

Extend partition with one step
Resize/Move partition without data loss.
Create, delete and format partion with simple steps. Copy partition and disk to transfer data with ease. Support disk and partition size larger than 2 TB. Keep your data safe even in case of power outages or hardware failure.

To hide a partition

1. Select a disk and a partition.
2. Click Partition > Advanced > Hide Partition.
3. Click OK.

Tips
1. To unhide a partition, repeat the steps above but click Unhide Partition in step 3.
2. If you hide a Windows NT boot partition, you must manually edit your BOOT.INI file to point to a new Windows NT boot partition.
3. Unless you are running Windows NT/2000/XP, unhiding multiple primary partitions may cause your machine to be unbootable.
4. PowerQuest recommends running DriveMapper when you are prompted. Hiding a partition can make your drive letters change, causing applications not to run because application shortcuts, initialization files, and registry entries refer to incorrect drives. DriveMapper, a utility included with PartitionMagic, helps you easily update drive letter references. Under most conditions, DriveMapper will run automatically after you hide or unhide a partition.
5. Windows 2000 does not recognize a partition you have hidden using PartitionMagic. Therefore, the only effective method to hide a partition from use under Windows 2000/XP-without deleting it-is to remove the partition's assigned drive letter.