MiniTool Partition Wizard helps you manage your computer storage. You can resize, merge, and move partitions on your hard drive. This tool works for both MBR and GPT disk types. It allows you to move your operating system to a new SSD without data loss.
Visit this page to download the installer. The page lists different versions. Choose the top version to get the latest update. Click the file name to start your download. Your browser saves the file in your Downloads folder by default.
Ensure your computer meets these conditions before you run the installer:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11 operating system.
- At least 500 MB of free disk space.
- 2 GB of system RAM.
- A stable internet connection for the installation process.
Follow these steps to set up the software on your Windows computer:
- Open your Downloads folder.
- Locate the file you just downloaded. It ends with an .exe extension.
- Double-click the file to start the installer.
- A window from Windows User Account Control appears. Select Yes to allow the installer to make changes.
- Choose your preferred language from the list.
- Read the license agreement. Select Accept to continue if you agree with the terms.
- Choose the folder where the software installs. The default folder location works for most users.
- Follow the prompts on the screen until the installation finishes.
- Select Finish to close the installer.
Open the application from your desktop shortcut or the Start menu.
Select a disk in the main view. Right-click the partition you want to change. Choose Move/Resize. Drag the slider to change the size of your partition. Select OK to save your changes.
Use the Migrate OS feature if you want to switch your boot drive to a new SSD. Select the Migrate OS to SSD/HD Wizard from the menu. Follow the instructions to select your destination disk. The software copies all your files and settings to the new drive.
MBR and GPT are ways your computer organizes data on a disk. Newer systems often prefer GPT. Right-click your disk and choose Convert MBR Disk to GPT Disk. Review your changes and select Apply to start the process.
- If the installation stops, verify that you have enough disk space.
- Restart your computer if the software fails to open.
- Always ensure your windows updates are current before running disk utilities.
- Close other disk-heavy applications while you resize partitions.
Disk management involves changes to your file system. Back up your important files to an external drive or cloud service before you make major changes. Power loss during a partition resize causes data corruption. Keep your laptop plugged into a power source while you use the software.
- Merge partitions without data loss.
- Create new partitions from unallocated space.
- Format disks using NTFS, FAT32, or exFAT file systems.
- Clone disk functionality for easy drive upgrades.
- Scan and recover lost partition structures.
- Align partitions to improve SSD speed.
- Wipe disk data for permanent removal.
Is this software free? The software includes a free version for basic disk management. Some advanced features require a license upgrade.
Does this work on external hard drives? Yes, the software detects and manages external USB drives just like internal disks.
Can I undo a change? The software places your tasks in a queue. You must click Apply for the tasks to start. You can cancel tasks before you click Apply.
How long does migration take? The time depends on the amount of data on your drive and the speed of your connection between the old and new disks.
Do I need to restart my PC? Some operations require a restart to finish. The software prompts you if this is necessary.