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Help! Not enough space on Vol C for Windows 7 64 bit SP1

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Hello,
I have 4 Primary Volumes in this order: E (8 GB) not formatted, C (31 GB), D (24 GB) where my data is stored, G (530 GB) that is empty. I don't understand how to create unallocated space so I can increase Volume C.

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What volume are you wanting to take the space from?

If the G: partition is physically next to the C: partition you can reduce the G: partition and when you commit the change that will create free space. If as is likely the G: partition is physically after the D:, E: partitions, then you are going to have to do the following.

1. Shrink space on the G: partition the desired amount selecting the unused space to be at the front of the G: partition - so if you want ultimately to make your C: partition and extra 100GB larger, shrink G: by 100GB or more.

2. COMMIT this change - do not be tempted to make all the changes and then commit, this could be disastrous.

3. Stretch E: to take up the free space and commit.

4. Perform items 1 and 2, but this time with the E: partition, repeat this for the D: and then just add the free space to C:

I would advise if it is possible that you make a backup image of your complete disk before you start.

The above assumes that your partitions are layed out on the disk as C: D: E: G: , DD will show you in what order the partitions are layed out. If they are not, make the necessary adjustments to the steps above.

Thanks for answering. The partitions are in the following order: E: C: D: G: I shrunk G by 170GB, confirmed it, and now the unallocated space pale icon is between E: and C: Now, can I add the free space to C? And secondly, if I add more space to E, which is unformatted, do I have to format it first?

bert schnell wrote:

T: Now, can I add the free space to C?

Yes.

And secondly, if I add more space to E, which is unformatted, do I have to format it first?

No.