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    Extending Primary Partition in Vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by BlackYoshi, Jan 13, 2008.

  1. BlackYoshi

    BlackYoshi Notebook Consultant

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    Can it not be done? I'm running out of space because I have a lot of large programs (games, Adobe, etc). It's really a huge inconvenience. I have empty space and I don't need a huge Data partition because I have an external, but I do need the extra room for Program Files. This is why I wish Asus wouldn't send laptops preloaded with partitions :(
     
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    dmorris68 Notebook Consultant

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    Sure. Some (all?) versions of Vista now includes a partition resizer built-in. Go to Disk Manager (right-lick Computer, select Management->Disk Management). You'll have to free up space behind the partition you want to expand, then right-click the volume and select "Extend volume."

    Or you can use numerous free and commercial tools, such as the GParted LiveCD (free, my recommendation) or Acronis Disk Director (commercial).
     
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    Hiker, Jan 14, 2008
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