which free boot manager and partition programs ?

hi, want to create a partition on my w2k installed hard drive so i can
install xp pro and use either os

not done it before so would you recommend free boot manager and
partition programs (are those two all that's required ?)

 

Partition program:

- Paragon Hard Disk Manager 8.0 Special Edition - Free

> Register here firstly: http://kb.paragon-software.com/paragon/scripts/freelink/en/index.jsp?product_id=2745

> Download (direct link): <http>://www.vnudownloads.com/hdm8_se-20070203-0000-en.exe

 

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For background info, see Understanding MultiBooting and Booting Windows from an Extended Partition.

 

Hello,

I recommend using GParted to partition your hard disk. I used it when I tried dual-booting Windows and Linux. It is really easy to use (not to mention free!).

 

thanks for the replies and info

i found and used ' FREE EASEUS Partition Manager Home Edition V1.6.4 ':
http://www.partition-tool.com/

installed w2k - C, partition into 2 halves, 3rd partition - F and installed xp
didn't use a boot manager since the choice of which os to use appears
during booting

only thing i couldn't do was format/delete the C later, asked why not on
the easeus forum, will see what they say