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***Sneakyone*** · 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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!