Resize/Move Partitions to Solve Low Disk Space Issue

When your Windows 10 is running low on space or is extremely slow, you can resize your hard drive partition to increase available space. There are three ways to resize a partition in Windows 10, allowing you to free up space and improve your system's performance.

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1. Resize/Move Partitions with Qiling Partition Master
2. Resize a Partition Using Disk Management
3. Resize a Partition with Diskpart

You can resize a partition using Qiling Partition Master, a reliable disk management tool that can help increase C drive space, merge partitions, convert MBR to GPT, and more.

How to Resize/Move Partitions with Qiling Partition Master

Resize/Move partition function in Qiling Partition Master will help you:

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Extend partition - To maximize computer performance and resolve low disk space issues, extend the system partition. This can be done by allocating a larger hard drive or partitioning an existing one to free up space.
Shrink partition - manage disk space better for different usage.
Move partition - To extend a partition, you need to move the unallocated space behind the partition you want to extend. This typically involves deleting the partition you want to extend, then creating a new partition in the same location, effectively using the unallocated space behind it.

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

Step 1. Locate the Target Partition

To extend a partition, you should first locate the target partition and select the "Resize/Move" option, allowing you to adjust its size.

Step 2. Extend the Target Partition

To add unallocated space to your current partition, drag the partition panel to the right or left, depending on the desired direction, and then click "Proceed" to initiate the partition resizing process.

Extra Option: Get Space from Another Drive

If there's not enough free space on your disk, click on a big partition with enough free space, then select "Resize/Move".

To resize a partition, drag the partition panel to the desired size, then click "Proceed" to start the resizing process.

How to Resize Partition Using Disk Management in Windows 10

If you prefer a manual way, you can turn to Disk Management. Windows has a built-in tool: Disk Management. It enables you to extend, shrink, and adjust partition size. Follow the steps below to resize the partition with Disk Management.

Shrink Volume in Windows 10 Disk Management

Step 1. Press Windows + X, select "Computer Management" from the list.

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

Step 3. In the pop-up window, enter the amount of space and click "Shrink" to execute.

Extend Partition in Disk Management on Windows 10

Step 1. Press Windows + X, select "Disk Management" from the list.

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

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

Step 4. Adjust the space that you need to extend the target volume. Click "Finish" to confirm.

How to Resize Partition Using Diskpart in Windows 10

To resize a partition using Diskpart, you can follow these steps if you're familiar with the CMD command. You can use Diskpart to resize the partition.

Step 1. Press Windows + R to bring up the Run box.

Step 2. Type diskpart and hit Enter.

Step 3. Type the following command lines and hit Enter each time:

list volume. (Note the number of the volume you want to shrink.)
select volume X ("x" refers to the target volume number.)
shrink desired=10240

You can extend a partition in Diskpart by typing the following command: `extend`. For example, if you want to extend the partition with the letter `C`, you would type `extend` followed by the letter `C`. This will increase the size of the partition to the maximum available space.

list volume
select volume X
extend size

Type exit to finish and close Diskpart

Conclusion

If you need to resize a partition in Windows 10/8/7, there are three options to consider. For beginners, Qiling Partition Master is a good choice. If you have unallocated space, the built-in Disk Management tool is a simple and effective solution. Alternatively, if you're an expert, you can use the command-line tool Diskpart to resize your partition.

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