Resize/Move partitions to fix low disk space problem

Updated on October 19, 2021 by Linda Original article by Linda Reading time: minutes

When your disk space is running low, or Windows 10 is running extremely slow, you can resize your partitions to increase the amount of space on a particular partition. There are three ways to do this in Windows 10. Here's how.

The first solution is to use a partition tool - Partition Master. It's a reliable disk management tool that has helped many users to increase C drive space, merge partitions, convert MBR to GPT, and more.

如何使用Partition Master Tool来调整/移动分区大小

  1. 下载并安装Partition Master Tool

    首先,访问官方网站(例如:tools)以下载适用于您操作系统的Partition Master版本。确保它与您的Windows(如Windows 10、8或7)或Mac电脑兼容。下载完成后,按照安装向导的指示进行安装。

  2. 启动Partition Master

    安装完成后,打开软件。您可能会看到一个简洁的用户界面,显示了您的硬盘和当前的分区布局。

  3. 选择要调整的分区

    在程序窗口中,找到您想要调整大小的分区,通常会以驱动器字母(如C:、D:等)表示。点击该分区以选中它。

  4. 选择操作类型

    在选中的分区上,点击“调整大小/移动”选项。这将弹出一个新的窗口,允许您指定新的分区大小。

  5. 指定新的分区大小

    在弹出的窗口中,您可以拖动分区的边缘来增加或减少其大小,或者直接输入新的分区容量。请注意,您需要有足够的未分配空间来扩大分区,或者您需要从其他分区释放空间来缩小分区。

  6. 确认更改

    完成调整后,点击“确定”。返回主界面,您会看到分区的新大小已标记出来。

  7. 执行操作

    在执行任何更改之前,请确保备份重要数据,因为分区操作可能有风险。一切准备就绪后,点击右下角的“应用”或“执行”按钮。程序将开始执行所选操作,可能需要一段时间,具体取决于硬盘大小和调整的分区数量。

  8. 等待操作完成

    在整个过程中,不要关闭软件或切断电源。等待进度条完成,然后您的分区大小就会按设定的方式调整完毕。

请注意,不同的Partition Master工具可能有略微不同的界面和步骤,但基本过程是相似的。务必参考软件的帮助文档或在线教程以获取特定版本的详细指导。

The "Resize/Move Partition" function in the tool can help you:

Your Reliable Choice - Partition Master

  • Extend Partition - Enlarge System Partition to maximize computer performance and solve low disk space issues.
  • Shrink Partition - Manage disk space better to accommodate different usage needs.
  • Move Partition - Move unallocated space behind the partition you want to expand.

Download and install Partition Master, and then follow the steps below to resize a partition in Windows 10.

Step 1: Locate the Target Partition

Before you can extend it, you'll need to select the target partition and choose Resize/Move.

Select the partition to be extended.Select the partition to be extended

Step 2: Extend the Target Partition

Slide the divider to the right or left to add unallocated space to the current partition, then click OK to confirm.

Resize partition to get unallocated space

Extra option: Get space from another drive

If there isn't enough unallocated space, right-click a large partition with enough room and select “Allocate Space.”

Then, under “Allocate to,” select the partition you want to expand.

Get space from another drive

Step 3: Perform the operation - Extend the logical partition

Drag the partition with the target to the “Unallocated” space, and then click “OK”.

Extend partition

Click Run Action, and then click OK to apply all the changes.

How to Resize Partitions with Disk Management in Windows 10

If you prefer a manual approach, you can turn to Disk Management. Windows has a built-in tool called Disk Management that allows you to extend, shrink, and resize partitions. Use the Disk Management utility to resize your partition with these steps.

In Windows 10, shrink a volume in Disk Management.

Step 1: Press Windows + X and select 'Computer Management' from the list.

Select Disk Management

Step 2: Right-click the partition you want to shrink and select "Shrink Volume".

Select Shrink Volume in Disk Management

Step 3: Enter the amount of space you want to free up, then click “Shrink” to start the process.

Resize partition

"Extend Partition in Disk Management on Windows 10 with utf-8 encoding"

Step 1: Press Windows + X and choose “Disk Management” from the list.

Right-click the partition you want to expand, and select “Extend Volume.”

Step 3: Click Next in the Extend Volume Wizard window.

4. Resize the extended partition to allocate more space, then click “Finish” to confirm.

Extend partition with unallocated space

How to Use Diskpart to Resize Partitions in Windows 10

If you're familiar with CMD commands, you can use Diskpart to resize partitions. Follow these steps to use Diskpart for resizing partitions:

Step 1: Press Windows + R to open the Run box.

Step 2: Type diskpart, and press Enter.

Step 3. Enter each of the following commands, pressing Enter after each one:

  • List volumes. (Note the number of the volume you want to shrink.)
  • Select Volume X (where "X" is the number of the target volume).
  • Shrink size=10240

Shrink a disk to adjust partition size with DiskPart

After you shrink it, you can then extend the partition in Disk Management. Enter the following command to launch Disk Management:

    • List Volumes
    • Select Volume X
    • Extend Size

Type exit to quit and close Diskpart.

Conclusions

Now you have learned 3 ways to resize partitions in Windows 10/8/7. If you are a beginner, Partition Master is the best choice. If you have unallocated space, Disk Management can meet your needs easily. If you are an expert, you can have a try on Diskpart.

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