jjohnston7
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I have windows 7, and the C partition is at the end of the drive. Is there a way I can extend that partition into the space in front of it?
Extend C: Partition in Windows 7
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MyDixieWrecked
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The safest way would be to back all your data, delete the existing partitions, then repartition the disk in whatever manner you see fit. Beyond that, you'll need to use DISKPART. Here's a link to the step-by-step instructions. Again, I would backup any data you don't want to lose before doing any of this. Cheers.
Agreed, the safest way starts by backing up your data. Thereafter, if you have Partition Magic, you can do it without having to delete any partitions. The program is capable of resizing partitions and transfering space from one partition to another. Would note in passing that HDDs do not have constant readspeed. The front part of an HDD has the highest readspeed, and the back part has the lowest readspeed.
For this reason I always put the OS partition as the first partition on the drive, and something like a backup partition, (infrequently used), at the back.
For this reason I always put the OS partition as the first partition on the drive, and something like a backup partition, (infrequently used), at the back.
I'd say use GParted inside of Parted Magic. It's much easier to visually see what you're doing.
http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=partedmagic
http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=partedmagic
spynoodle
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Maybe on win7, but I think I've tried on Windows XP and it didn't work. I believe I've used Partition Master to resize partitions in the past:You can shrink the active volume?
http://download.cnet.com/******-Partition-Master-Home-Edition/3000-2248_4-10863346.html?tag=mncol;1
tremmor
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I have two hard drives. The 2nd is for backup, pictures doc files etc.
The primary c: with windows I shrunk the volume with disk management.
I created a 2nd partition on the extended. I wanted to sync the files with a push of the button. I just checked and the option was there two shrink the extended partition or the 2nd hd.
Never the less. Another adventure. Hands down barred none the easiest was Partition Magic and perfectly clear what your doing.
Disk management gave me the option to shrink any of the three drives.
i just checked. Tried then canceled.
The primary c: with windows I shrunk the volume with disk management.
I created a 2nd partition on the extended. I wanted to sync the files with a push of the button. I just checked and the option was there two shrink the extended partition or the 2nd hd.
Never the less. Another adventure. Hands down barred none the easiest was Partition Magic and perfectly clear what your doing.
Disk management gave me the option to shrink any of the three drives.
i just checked. Tried then canceled.