How to resize a disk partition

There are some simple ways to manage your disk partitions to either expand or reduce them. You can choose to download a software that will reduce the hassles towards this issue or try it yourself.

For Windows Vista users

Windows Vista users have the advantage of having a built-in functionality in the “Disk Management” option that will able them to reduce or extend their partitions. If you have Windows Vista, follow the steps below:

Solution 1: Using Disk Management

Step 1: Click on the Start� menu and browse for your Computer� icon
Step 2: Use your mouse to right-click on the icon and choose Manage� from the displayed list
Step 3: Choose Continue� if the UAC pops up.
Step 4: Select the Storage� category in the left pane and open Disk Management
Step 5: A window will list your disk partitions and to alter them, use your mouse to right-click on the partition that you have to change.
Step 6: From the drop down list, select either to Extend or Shrink: the volume of the chosen partition

Solution 2: Using Command Prompt

Before you start using this option, you should back-up all your important files.
Step 1: Open your Start Menu and enter diskpart.exe�
Step 2: When a command-prompt window is displayed, type in list disk to show the list of all your hard disks.
Step 3: To choose the disk that you want to alter, enter the command select disk<the disk number>

Software Download

You can also choose to download a software that will ease the task

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