Solved Resetting C-drive allocations to default setting in Vista

DonnaB

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To prepare for a dual boot installation (Vista / Ubuntu) I had to allocate space on my C-drive using Vista's 'Disk Management' and 'Shrink Volume' features. Unfortunately, in the process of making the allocation, I mistakenly allocated 40 MB instead of 40 GB. Went back into 'Shrink Volume' to correct the allocation but it apparently cannot increase space. Also tried 'Extend Volume', no luck there either (or maybe I just don't understand how it works). For what it's worth, here's my current C-drive allocations.

144.81 GB NTFS
40.00 MB Unallocated (reserved for Ubuntu) (this is what should have been 40GB)
75.29 GB Primary Partition
3.24 GB Primary Partition
9.49 GB NTFS

I should also mention that I already have Ubuntu installed, so this is actually a re-installation to solve a connection problem I'm having with Ubuntu.

Not sure what to do.
 

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Hello bbbluz,

Welcome to Vista Forums.

A snippet of the Disk Manager would be helpful here. Info here if needed: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/148532-how-use-snipping-tool-vista.html

If I have this right, you should be able to shrink C once again, by the amount you want (40GB) This will create more unallocated space next to the 40 MB you have now. They should combine into one large unallocated space ready to be turned into a volume.

Hope this helps.

Gary
 

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Hi garysgold,

Thanks for your reply! The snipping tool is my best friend!

Unfortunately, my boyfriend came over and took over my project. He fixed it and I'd love to share what he did for learning purposes. But I walked away to give him his space to work his magic! LOL!

I truly appreciate your help!
bbbluz
 

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Your welcome bbbluz. Glad you got it sorted. :D
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    CPU
    Intel Core2 Quad Q6600
    Memory
    Crucial Ballistix 4x2GB PC2 6400
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Creative SB X-Fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2207 + HPvs15
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 + 1024x768
    Hard Drives
    2-WD5000AAKS-500 GB
    WD 5000AAV-500 GB external
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve
    Mouse
    MX Revolution
    Other Info
    Wacom Intuos 2 Graphics Tablet
    Experience Index=5.5
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