Solved How to enlarge partition

patch41

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Hi Folks, I have 136GB unallocated space that i would like to add to one of my partitions, When i go to disc management it seems they only give the option to shrink a partition, I have partition wizard but it seems the option they give is to merge partition, The unallocated space is not next to the partition i would like to expand, Instructions would be appreciated, thanks.
 

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It can be done with Partition Wizard
BE CAREFUL, VERY CAREFUL
Disk Managmeent has limited potential so that the user cannot screw it up.
You can do damage with this if not done properrly
Free Partition Magic alternative. Free Partition Manager Software for Windows 7/VISTA/XP/2000 and Windows Server 2003/2008/2000.

You should move the partition first.

All that being said, I suggest that you backup everything first. Merging partitions can be risky, data can be lost. Merging non consecutive partitions is even more risky. I would hate to see you return with big problems because of what you are attempting. Members has had booting problems as well as other difficulties attempting what you are trying.
 
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Hi Rich, And thanks for your reply, Yes Rich i do have partition magic and i like the program,and it is so simple to use, if they where next to each other it would have been so simple with Partition magic to merge,but when they are seperated with a partition in between it can be done but not with the freeware, I have Paragon hard disc manager which was able to do the job, But i do know what your talking about, I learned the hard way, A while back i tried to clone a partition not reading the instructions all the way through and it wiped the drive clean, thats when i learned the importance of a backup,and it did get me a little nervous as it took so long 3-4hrs, but i do thank you, I am packing, getting ready to leave our neighborhood and head south to sunny florida, fed up with earthquakes,Hurricanes, and snow, Patch41.
 

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