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This version introduced VisParted , a unified partition manager designed to combine the functionalities of GParted, KDE Partition Manager, and Blivet-GUI.

The updated Erase program included improved functionality for drive sanitization, a core feature for IT asset disposal, although it received limited initial user feedback. Core Functionality parted-magic-2022-03-28

The 2022-03-28 release is characterized by its focus on being a streamlined, highly capable tool for IT professionals, moving away from unnecessary, resource-heavy components. If you're using this version, I can help you with: for ddrescue or Secure Erase. How to create a bootable USB for this release. Alternatives if this version isn't working for you. Let me know which of these you'd like to dive into! Get latest news about Parted Magic. This version introduced VisParted , a unified partition

By removing unused packages and switching the compression scheme to zstd with optimized caching, the release boots faster (at least 10x) and runs reliably on machines with just 8GB of RAM, down from previous higher requirements. If you're using this version, I can help

Tools like ddrescue and TestDisk are included to image failing drives and recover lost partitions.

Parted Magic remains a premier live bootable environment for:

The GUI for unlocking SEDs (Self-Encrypting Drives) is included for easy drive unlocking. User Tips & Considerations