I'm using 8.1 and I want to delete my D partition with a USERS folder in it

[Sidneysnake]

How do I delete D so I can extend my C drive? Windows will not allow me to DELETE D as it has a 'USERS' folder in it. The message I get is 'a file or folder is being used in another location, I did not create the USERS folder in D. There is another USERS folder in C.

 

[starvinmarvin]

First, run a full anti-virus scan on all drives.
Next, make sure you're using an Administrator account.
Open drive D:
Open the Users folder.
Open each sub-folder. Move all data that you want to keep to similarly named User folders on drive C:
Check for any other wanted data on drive D: and move it to drive C:
Try deleting the drive D: Users folder, then delete drive D:

 

[Sidneysnake]

Thank you for your reply, the problem I have is Windows won't allow me to move or delete the USER folders in D because it keeps saying a folder or file is being used in another program.

 

[starvinmarvin]

Thank you for your reply, the problem I have is Windows won't allow me to move or delete the USER folders in D because it keeps saying a folder or file is being used in another program.

Here's something to try. Also, please note that there are other tutorials shown in the list on the right-hand side of the page:

 

[Sidneysnake]

Thank you for your support really appreciate it. I think the issue may be that iCloud is running in users in D: but this is a guess at the moment.

 

[TechnoMage]

Not every day, but fairly often, I will want to take some space from my #2 partition and add it to my #1 (main or C partition, on my main HD.
For years, I've had the EaseUS Partition Master program, and I use that for all my partition work. (I even use it for formatting and partitioning a brand new HD)
First I would resize my second partition to free up some space, then I would add that free space to my C: partition. As long as I perform the task in an orderly manner, Step by Step, I've never had it fail.
Just a suggestion.
TM

 

[Sidneysnake]

Thank you for your suggestion, I will certainly give it a try.
Kindest regards
Jim

 

[TechnoMage]

JFWIW....
It's always a good idea, to have a second partition on a single Hard Drive PC, just for a place to keep your valuables, in case the C: partition gets corrupted and you can't access it.
I have several folders on my second partition, with shortcuts to them on my Desktop.
That gives me quick access to things I might want to get to, but don't want taking up valuable real estate on my C: drive.
It's an old habit that goes all the way back to my DOS days.
Be well, and stay safe,