Error 4 Bad Argument Parameter Merge
3 Replies I have a hard disk with 120GB in size. And I did two partitions on it to make the first one as C: system drive and the second one as a Data drive. But later on I had a space issue on the C: due to too many programs installed. Then I tried to merge these two partitions in PowerQuest PartitionMagic 8.0, but failed with the following errors like: Error 4 while executing Batch…. Error 4 Bad Argument/Parameter…. First, I guessed it was because my hard disk had some disk errors. So I did chkdsk DOS command to check and fix disk error on the hard disk I tried to merge. After that, I tried Merge again, but I still had the same error. After a few weeks' struggel, I could not make this action work. The conclusion is the Merge action in PartitionMagic is not sophiscated as what we think, and is a error-pro action. And we should avoid as much possible as we can And the work-around is to Delete the second partition, and Resize the first partition to make the result of Merge. Here you go: Move all data files on the second partition to another extra hard disk drive as back-up. Go into the PartionMagic or Windows Drive Mangement to delete the second partition. After the deletion, you can use PartitionMagic to resize the first partition to use all these deleted free space. When you are done with the resize, then you can copy back all your data file to the first (or merged) partition. Tags: HardDisk, Partition, PartitionMagic This entry was posted in Hardwares, Software Apps and tagged HardDisk, Partition, PartitionMagic on January 19, 2009 by WebGuru. About WebGuru Too lazy to have a about-me page. View all posts by WebGuru → Post navigation ← How to update one table from values in another table How to move task list item into sub folders on SharePoint site → 3 thoughts on “Problem with Partition Merge in PartitionMagic 8.0” Jayson Wallander January 3, 2012 at 4:27 am of course like your web site but you need to check the spelling on quite a few of your posts. A number of them are rife with spelling problems and I f
problems If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Results 1 to 4 of 4 Thread: Partition Magic problems Tweet Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page… Subscribe to this Thread… Display Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded http://lichao.net/eblog/problem-with-partition-merge-in-partitionmagic-80-200901231.html Mode 04-21-2004,11:24 AM #1 Gangrel View Profile View Forum Posts Expensive Sushi Join Date Mar 2004 Posts 44 Partition Magic problems I have this extra 10 GB drive that I formatted with windows a few minutes ago, now I am trying to merge the partitions on it. However, Partition Magic says "there are no partitions on this drive that http://www.sharkyforums.com/showthread.php?233647-Partition-Magic-problems can be merged." So I try to re-format the drive with Partition Magic, however after rebooting and starting the process, it says: Error 4 while executing batch Error 4 Bad argument/parameter Thoughts? Reply With Quote 04-21-2004,11:33 AM #2 njdevs95 View Profile View Forum Posts Hammerhead Shark Join Date Mar 2002 Posts 2,273 If you convert them to dynamic disks using windows disk management then you can merge them also using windows disk management. http://www.danasoft.com/sig/Stillio.jpg Sharkyextreme.com 3dmark Team My 3DMark Compare Link 14429 Antec sx1040 case with 400 watt power supply Epox 8RDA+ motherboard amd xp 2100 (currently @2.21ghz)(170x13) gf4 ti4400 soundblaster audigy gamer Samsung 160gb hd @7200 rpm 8mb cache NEC 2500a DVD Burner lite on dvd rom 16x sony floppy drive 1 gig kingston hyper x ddr pc3200 19 inch hitachi flatscreen monitor logitech cordless keyboard/mouse(optical) All running on win2kpro Get Paid to read Email Reply With Quote 04-21-2004,11:35 AM #3 Gangrel View Profile View Forum Posts Expensive Sushi Join Date Mar 2004 Posts 44 How is this done? XP Home BTW Last edited
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