GParted (free, open-source, bootable from USB) offers more features than MiniTool Free, including the ability to shrink/move the system partition, recover lost partitions, and handle many file systems.

If you need Minitool Partition Wizard functionality, use legal avenues:

  • Purchase a license

  • Trial or temporary license

  • Open-source or free alternatives

  • These tools are free and auditable, reducing legal and security risk.
  • Example: To resize an ext4 partition, boot a GParted live USB and use the GUI to shrink/expand; for NTFS resizing, GParted or Windows Disk Management can be used depending on the scenario.

    Windows has built-in tools that are often overlooked: