Solve the problem of insufficient disk space by adjusting/moving partitions

Updated on October 19, 2021 by Linda Original Author: Linda Reading Time: minutes

When your hard drive is running out of space, or Windows 10 is running slow, you can resize the partitions to add more space to a partition. There are three ways to resize a partition in Windows 10. Here's how.

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

如何使用分区大师工具调整/移动分区大小

分区大师是一款强大的磁盘管理工具,允许用户无损地调整分区大小、移动分区位置、创建新分区等。以下是如何使用分区大师工具来调整或移动分区大小的步骤,以Acronis Disk Director为例:

  1. 下载并安装Acronis Disk Director:首先,访问Acronis官方网站并下载适用于您操作系统的版本(Windows或Mac)。按照安装向导的指示完成安装过程。
  2. 启动程序:安装完成后,从开始菜单或应用列表中启动Acronis Disk Director。
  3. 查看磁盘分区布局:打开程序后,您会看到一个磁盘和分区的可视化列表。确保您要操作的硬盘被选中。
  4. 选择要调整的分区:在磁盘图中,找到您想要调整大小或移动的分区,然后单击它以选中。
  5. 调整分区大小:
    • 要扩大分区,需要在该分区旁边有一个未分配的空间。将鼠标光标移到分区边缘,当光标变为双向箭头时,按住鼠标左键拖动以增加或减少分区大小。
    • 要缩小分区,直接拖动分区右侧的边界向左。
  6. 移动分区位置:如果要改变分区的位置,选择该分区,然后点击“移动”按钮。在弹出窗口中,将分区拖动到新的位置。
  7. 确认更改:检查您的更改,确保一切符合预期。如果需要,可以点击“撤销”按钮回滚更改。
  8. 执行操作:点击“应用”按钮以开始执行分区调整或移动操作。程序将提示您创建一个还原点,以备不时之需。
  9. 等待操作完成:调整或移动分区可能需要一些时间,尤其是对于大容量硬盘。在此过程中,请不要关闭电脑或中断电源。
  10. 重启系统:操作完成后,按照提示重启计算机。Acronis Disk Director将自动完成剩余的更改。

请注意,不同的分区大师工具可能有不同的界面和操作流程。确保在进行任何磁盘操作之前备份重要数据,以防意外丢失。

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

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  • Enlarge Partition - Enlarge System Partition to maximize computer performance and solve the issue of insufficient disk space.
  • Shrink Partition - Better manage disk space to suit different purposes.
  • Move Partition - Move unallocated space behind the partition you want to expand.

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Download and install Partition Master, then follow these steps to resize partitions in Windows 10:

Step 1: Locate the Target Partition

To begin extending a logical partition, you should first locate the target partition and select Resize/Move.

Select the target partition to extend

Step 2: Extend the Target Partition

Drag the partition to the right or left to add unallocated space to the current partition, and then click “OK” to confirm.

Select another disk to take the space from: Get space from another drive

Additional 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.”

In the “Allocate space to” section, select the partition you want to expand.

Select another disk to allocate space from Get space from another drive

Step 3: Perform the operation to extend the partition

Drag the partition's dot into the “Unallocated” space, and click OK.

Extend the logical partition

Click the Perform Action button, and then click Apply to save all changes.

How to Resize Partitions in Windows 10 with Disk Management

If you prefer a manual method, you can use Disk Management. Windows has a built-in tool called Disk Management that allows you to extend, shrink, and resize partitions. Use the following steps to adjust partition size with Disk Management.

"Shrink Volume" in Disk Management on Windows 10

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

Select Disk Management

Step 2: Right-click the target partition and select "Shrink Volume."

Select Shrink Volume in Disk Management

Step 3. In the new window, specify how much space you want to free up and click on “Shrink” to proceed.

Shrink Volume

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

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

2. Right-click the partition you want to extend, and select "Extend Volume."

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

Step 4: Adjust the size of the target volume that you want to extend. Click on "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 your partition. Follow these steps to use Diskpart to adjust your partition size:

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

Step 2: Type diskpart, and press Enter.

Step 3. Type the following commands one by one, and press Enter after each:

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

Shrink disk to resize partition with Diskpart

After you shrink the volume, you can extend the partition in Disk Management. In Disk Management, type the following commands.

    • List Volumes
    • Select Volume X
    • Extend Size

Type exit to quit and close Diskpart.

Conclusions

Now you have learned three methods to resize partitions in Windows 10/8/7. If you are a beginner, Partition Master Tool 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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