Understanding the different editions available for version 11.6 helps users choose the right tool for their needs. The table below summarizes the main editions and their target users.
| Feature | Offline Installer (11.6) | Online Installer (Newer versions) | |--------|--------------------------|-----------------------------------| | Internet required during setup? | No | Yes | | Single .exe file size | ~20-25 MB | Small stub (~2 MB) | | Can install on multiple PCs? | Yes, without re-downloading | No, each PC needs internet | | Controlled environment (air-gapped PCs) | ✅ Perfect | ❌ Not possible | | Automatic updates | No (manual check) | Usually yes | minitool partition wizard 116 offline installer top
| | Description | | :--- | :--- | | Resize/Move | Adjust partition size or relocate partitions without data loss | | Extend | Expand partitions to utilize unallocated space | | Merge | Combine adjacent partitions | | Split | Divide a single partition into two or more logical drives | | Create/Delete | Create new partitions or remove existing ones | | Format | Change file systems (NTFS, FAT32, etc.) with a few clicks | | Copy | Clone entire partitions or disks for backup or migration | | Convert | Transform partition types (FAT to NTFS) or disk styles (MBR to GPT) | | Explore | Browse and access partition contents directly | | Recover | Restore lost or deleted partitions | | Hide/Unhide | Conceal partitions from Windows Explorer for security or organization | | No | Yes | | Single