New SSD installed but unallocated space

[computernoob407]

I restored an image from macrium reflect on my new SSD, but now disk management says there is 1.47 gb of unallocated space. Is there any way to expand the C: partition while keeping the others the same? Thank you.

 

[strollin]

Yes there is but not with Windows built-in Disk Management utility. You need a 3rd party utility such as https://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html

You need to be able to move the unallocated partition so that it is situated to the right of the C: partition, then you will be able to expand the C: partition into the unallocated space.

It looks like you have too many Recovery partitions as well, personally, I would get rid of them and use an external drive and imaging software instead.

 

[pbcopter]

Personally, I would leave the unallocated space for the SSD to use for additional over provisioning.

 

[oliverpowell]

Visit this blog Resize a Partition for Free in Windows 7, 8.x, 10, or Vista it will troubleshoot your issue.

 

[LPhoeliu]

Try EaseUS Partition Master, in principle, this tool works the same as the Windows Disk Management tool. The difference is that it offers more features and is a lot more flexible, for example because you can extend a partition, regardless of where the unallocated space sits.