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AOMEI Partition Assistant
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09-05-2024, 04:32 PM
AOMEI Partition Assistant: Comprehensive Setup and Usage Guide


1. Download and Install AOMEI Partition Assistant
  • Visit the official AOMEI Partition Assistant website.
  • Click on "Download Freeware" to download the free version or select the Pro version for more advanced features.
  • Once the installer is downloaded, open it and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  • After installation, launch AOMEI Partition Assistant from your desktop or Start menu.

2. Understanding the AOMEI Partition Assistant Interface
  • The AOMEI Partition Assistant interface consists of several key components:
     
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    • Disk Map: Displays all connected drives and their partitions.
       
    • Operations Toolbar: Contains tools for creating, resizing, merging, and managing partitions.
       
    • Action Pending Area: Shows any operations that you have configured but not yet applied.
       
    • Partition Information: Provides details about the selected partition, such as file system, size, and usage.
       
  • The interface is user-friendly and allows you to perform tasks with just a few clicks by right-clicking on a partition or selecting tools from the task panel.

3. Create a New Partition
  • If you have unallocated space on your disk, you can create a new partition.
  • To create a new partition:
     
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    • Right-click on the unallocated space in the disk map.
       
    • Select "Create Partition" from the context menu.
       
    • In the pop-up window, set the partition label (e.g., "Data"), file system (e.g., NTFS, FAT32), and size.
       
    • Click "OK" to confirm.
       
  • The new partition will appear in the disk map, but changes won’t be applied until you click "Apply" in the top-left corner.
  • Click "Proceed" to finalize the operation.

4. Resize or Move a Partition
  • You can resize or move partitions to adjust the space allocated to them.
  • To resize a partition:
     
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    • Right-click on the partition you want to resize and select "Resize/Move Partition".
       
    • Drag the edges of the partition in the pop-up window to extend or shrink it, or manually input the new size.
       
    • Click "OK" to confirm.
       
  • You can also move a partition by dragging it to a different location within the unallocated space on the disk.
  • Once you’ve made your changes, click "Apply" to execute the operation.

5. Merge Two Partitions
  • AOMEI Partition Assistant allows you to merge two adjacent partitions into one.
  • To merge partitions:
     
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    • Right-click on one of the partitions you want to merge and select "Merge Partitions".
       
    • Choose the adjacent partition to merge it with and click "OK".
       
  • The two partitions will be merged, and the data from both will be combined.
  • Click "Apply" to confirm the changes.

6. Allocate Free Space to Another Partition
  • If one partition is running low on space while another has excess, you can allocate free space from one to another.
  • To allocate free space:
     
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    • Right-click on the partition with available space and select "Allocate Free Space".
       
    • In the pop-up window, select the destination partition and enter the amount of space you want to allocate.
       
    • Click "OK" to confirm.
       
  • This operation allows you to easily transfer free space between partitions without deleting or resizing them.
  • Click "Apply" to execute the operation.

7. Convert MBR to GPT Disk
  • AOMEI Partition Assistant allows you to convert a disk from MBR (Master Boot Record) to GPT (GUID Partition Table) without losing data.
  • To convert an MBR disk to GPT:
     
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    • Right-click the disk you want to convert in the disk map.
       
    • Select "Convert to GPT Disk".
       
    • Click "OK" to confirm.
       
  • Click "Apply" to finalize the conversion.
  • Converting to GPT is recommended for modern systems, especially if the disk size exceeds 2TB or if you need more than four primary partitions.

8. Convert a Primary Partition to Logical
  • If your disk uses MBR and you've used up the four primary partitions, you can convert one of the primary partitions to a logical partition to create more partitions.
  • To convert a primary partition to a logical partition:
     
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    • Right-click the partition and select "Convert to Logical".
       
  • This allows you to create additional partitions on your MBR disk without deleting any existing data.
  • Click "Apply" to complete the process.

9. Clone a Disk or Partition
  • Cloning a disk or partition allows you to back up data or migrate to a new drive.
  • To clone a disk:
     
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    • Click on "Clone Disk Wizard" in the task panel.
       
    • Choose the disk you want to clone and the destination disk.
       
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the partition size or keep the original size.
       
  • To clone a partition:
     
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    • Right-click on the partition and select "Clone Partition".
       
    • Choose the destination disk or partition and follow the prompts.
       
  • Cloning is useful when migrating from HDD to SSD or creating a full backup of your data.

10. Wipe a Partition or Disk
  • If you need to securely erase all data from a partition or disk, AOMEI Partition Assistant has a Wipe Disk feature.
  • To wipe a partition or disk:
     
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    • Right-click on the partition or disk and select "Wipe Data".
       
    • Choose the wiping method and number of passes (more passes provide better security but take longer).
       
    • Click "OK" to confirm.
       
  • This operation will permanently erase all data on the selected partition or disk, making it impossible to recover.
  • Click "Apply" to begin the wiping process.

11. Check and Repair Partition Errors
  • You can check your partitions for errors and repair any issues found using the built-in Check Partition tool.
  • To check and repair partition errors:
     
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    • Right-click the partition you want to check and select "Advanced", then "Check Partition".
       
    • Choose from options such as checking partition properties or a surface test to detect bad sectors.
       
    • Click "OK" to start the scan.
       
  • If any errors or bad sectors are detected, follow the prompts to repair them.


Key Features of AOMEI Partition Assistant
  • Partition Management: Create, delete, resize, move, merge, split, and format partitions with ease.
  • MBR/GPT Conversion: Convert between MBR and GPT without losing data.
  • Disk and Partition Cloning: Clone partitions or entire disks for backup or migration.
  • Partition Recovery: Recover lost or deleted partitions from unallocated space.
  • Wipe Disk/Partition: Securely erase data from partitions or entire disks.
  • Check and Repair Partitions: Detect and fix partition errors and bad sectors.
  • Create Bootable Media: Create a bootable USB or CD to manage partitions without an OS.
  • NTFS to FAT32 Conversion: Convert between NTFS and FAT32 file systems without losing data.


Troubleshooting and Support
  • If AOMEI Partition Assistant is not applying changes, make sure you've clicked "Apply" after configuring your operations.
  • For partition resizing or cloning issues, ensure you have enough available disk space and that the target partition is unmounted.
  • Visit the AOMEI Support Page for detailed guides, FAQs, and troubleshooting help.
  • Contact AOMEI support if you encounter further issues or need assistance with advanced features.

Manage your partitions efficiently and safely with AOMEI Partition Assistant!
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