Solved Can't Merge Unallocated Space to C: Drive

SaltLamp

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Hello everybody. Recently, I've been having a lot of trouble with trying to merge a partition of 901MB in unallocated space into my C: drive, but I can"t seem to move them together. The unallocated space is furthest to the left and my C: drive is furthest to the right with my 3 system partitions in the way between them. Is it possible for me to move them together, or do my system partitions make that impossible? I'll provide photos of both my disk management window and my "EaseUS Partition Master" window below.

I can't move ANY of the partitions that are in the way of my 901 MB partition, (even if I wanted to). I also can't move my main C: drive either. I try to drag it to the left, but it won't move past my system partitions. The same goes for the 901MB partition if I try and drag it to the right. Are the system partitions preventing me from moving these partitions? Any help is much appreciated.

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit
you must move the reserve partition to the left - apply
move the next partition to the left - apply
move the next partition to the left - apply
then expand, merge or move the C partition

basically you have to walk the unallocated space to the right, by walking everything else to the left
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 3.1 > Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8700
    CPU
    I7
    Memory
    24 GB
Can't, I'm afraid. Apparently that reserved partition can't be moved or resized, it can only be copied. I'd have to copy that reserved partition over to my 901MB one and then delete the original in order to move the whole thing over to my C: drive. However, since that reserved partition is probably a crucial system's partition that probably won't end well. Not sure what to do next, frankly.

Here's a link to another thread in which I'm also discussing this issue. Just thought I'd add it for additional info: Can't Merge Unallocated Space to C: Drive - Disk Management - Storage
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit
Do you have a Windows disc ?

A few options here I think... but please remember to back up all your data and so on first.

You could try making a system image of your C drive (using disk imaging such as Acronis) and storing that image externally. Then use a Windows disc to completely delete all partitions and take the drive down to unallocated space. Quickly reinstall Windows (don't bother with updates etc), reinstall your disc imaging software and restore the C drive image. That may well be 'unbootable' and you would then use the Windows disc to do a 'repair my PC' and reinstate the Master Boot Record.

You may well be able to delete all partitions with disc imaging software in which case you could use the imaging softwares 'bootable media' option to reinstall your image without having to have an OS present.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W10 x64 pro and W8.1 x86
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3750/Acer 9301
    CPU
    Intel i5/AMD Turion 64
    Memory
    4Gb/2Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel i5 internal/NVidia GEFORCE GO 6100
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Hard Drives
    250Gb SSD and 120Gb
    Mouse
    HP Z4000
    Internet Speed
    76 down, 20 up
    Browser
    MS Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
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