How to install some free tools to resize partitions

There are free tools which can be used to resize partitions:

EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition - version 9.1.1 as of this writing
Download links: official website | Softpedia | FileHippo

MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition - version 7.6.1 as of this writing
Download links: official website | Softpedia

I'll show you how to install the one you like.

EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition - version 9.1.1 as of this writing

We download from one of the links above or can click <here> to download it directly. After saving in a place where you like (Desktop is fine), double click on it to start installation. You may get a warning from the operating system if you are sure this software is from a trusted source. It is, so confirm using Run button:

The installer will guide us to install this program. Press Next:

We have to (read and) accept EULA, then press OK:

A small ad for the Professional (and paid) Version. Nothing to do (click Next):

If we want to change the installation path...We can leave it default, or change the path like I did in the picture, then press Next:

Waiting for the install program to finish. Nothing to do except chilling:

Well, finally. The program is installed and we are noticed about that. We can tell the installer to place shortcuts if we need. We don't want additional screens, pop ups or anything else, so we disable update check. Then press Next:

We are asked if we want receive emails, we don't and we leave that form blank. Finally, we press Next and expect the program to start:

Our expectation will not confirm, because this nag screen let us choose to, finally, start the program (dooh!):

Great, we can now manage our partitions! Be aware to KNOW what you're doing. If you don't, find somebody who DOES, or else you may delete valuable information.

After finish working with this program, we usually close it from X (at he top-right). Even if we do, we may notice that a small icon is still in the systray. We can right-click on it and press Exit to close it. Or choose Open to show the window from the back:

EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition - version 9.1.1 as of this writing

We download it from one of the links above (at the top of this page). After saving in a place where you like (Desktop is fine), double click on it to start installation. You may get a warning from the operating system if you are sure this software is from a trusted source. It is, so confirm using Run button:

The installer will guide us to install this program. Press Next:

We have to (read and) accept EULA, then press Next:

If we want to change the installation path...We can leave it default, or change the path like I did in the picture, then press Next:

We are asked if we want to modify how this program will appear in the list of programs. We can leave it default, or change how I did. Press Next:

We want shortcut on desktop to find it easily. Press Next:

This window only confirms what preferences we want, before installing. If it's not what we want and we skipped something, we can go back. We didn't, so we press Install:

Waiting for the installer to finish. Nothing to do, just chilling:

Everything is done and good if we see this. Press Finish and the program will start:

Great, we can now manage our partitions! Be aware to KNOW what you're doing. If you don't, find somebody who DOES, or else you may delete valuable information.

Published: 2012.12.14