Sooner or later every computer user is faced with such a problem as a lack of free space on the system partition of the hard drive.Here the question arises: "How to expand the C drive?".In principle, it overflows occur for many reasons.At each people differently.Whether it installed too many programs, especially games.It is on the system partition.Someone permanently deletes files and they forget to clean the basket.Someone made a mistake initially when installing the operating system is set too small size of the system partition.More advanced users attempt to expand space on the C drive by deleting unnecessary programs and temporary files.But sooner or later, even such actions cease to produce the desired result, and we start looking for a way to expand the hard disk.It becomes clear that the size of the system partition must be increased.Next, we consider in detail a way to expand the C drive and did not cause harm to the information on it.
methods
We will try to do this in two ways.First, the forces of the operating system.In Windows 7, expand the C drive is quite simple.All this is done relatively quickly.The main thing - is to keep the information you need on some other carriers.This is done in case of a failure or force majeure, where it is impossible to expand the C drive
Windows 8 provides the same tools to increase space.Therefore, this method is also applicable to the operating system.The second way is with the assistance of third-party software.It's an easy and free tool that will help you to quickly solve the problem.Now let's talk about everything in detail.
the operating system
First we need to go to the tab "Computer Management".To do this right click on the icon "My Computer" and go to the tab "Manage".In the left menu, we need to select "Disk Management."When this tab is opened, you will see in the window all the media that is now connected to your computer.Each hard disk can be partitioned into multiple logical.The very first is to go "Disk 0".Is displayed on the right space reserved by the system and logic sections (C, D, E, F and t. D.).If you there is only one drive C, and it is crowded, it will not work to expand the space.In this case, you must install another physical drive.If you have multiple logical partitions, then go ahead.
principle of dividing the drive
Procedure is that we need to expand the C drive by neighboring logical partition.This can be a disk D, E and so on.In the same way you can not only increase the profile C, and others, if you have such a need.
So, remove the adjacent disk, for example, D. click on the right mouse button and choose the option "Delete Volume."Click OK.Immediately thereafter, the volume must be displayed in black.It should appear "Tom is not allocated."Now we can add the necessary space on drive C. To do this, right click on the C section and choose "Extend Volume."Click "Next" and choose the size that we want to add.
can use the maximum size, as will be suggested by default, or choose to your liking.Click "Next" and then "Finish".If there are no additional window pops up, the operation was successful.You learned how to extend C drive means Windows 7. The main thing to remember - this is what the system partition can be increased only if the right of it there's space.Otherwise, nothing happens.
Possible difficulty
What else can be difficulties?Suppose we have five volumes.We want them to be configured in such a way that part of space to add on drive C, and the other - to drive D. If you remove one of the sections we may not be active function "Delete Volume" on the volume and the unavailability of the function "Extend Volume."
thing is that can be used partition style MBR.This is an outdated style.When two adjacent volumes may be associated with a green frame.This means that with MBR partition style can not create more than four volumes.Now you know how to extend the disk D or break it up into several parts.Now let's talk about other possibilities.
Additional programs
There is a program such as Paragon.On the official website you can download a utility called Partition Manager.Download and install it on your computer.You can download the stick.The program is free, but to get an activation key, you need to register.This can be done directly from the installer by clicking on the link.
Started
open the program to the menu where you can select five operations.We need a second Resize Partition.This means changing the size of the partition.Click the Next button and get into the control window.It displays a similar pattern, which we have seen in the Disk Management section of Windows 7. To expand the C drive here can be on the same principle.
you will see a scale, which will be shown all of your physical media and logical partitions on them.Also left to right.First, place the reserved system, then the C drive, and the following volumes, if any.Also at the top of this section will be designated style number and carrier.The program is still simpler than in the operating system.We need to click on interesting topics.They will be highlighted in a red frame, and then opened in a separate window.Here we do not need to delete the volume and then something to re-create.Everything is done much faster.
Downstairs there is a special slider.We can move it left or right.It is sufficient to move the slider in the desired position so that one section to increase the size and reduce it at the other.Also, we can visually see an increase in the system partition.Next to the slider is, the numbers by which we can be guided, as far as we increase the volume.If desired, they can be entered manually for each section.To enter disc size third method is necessary to put the mouse over the border volumes, and press the left button.The window will appear arrows.Now, moving to the left or right, you can move the border dividing sections, increasing or reducing the size of the desired volume.Everything is very simple.
Next, click click Next.Here we are warned that it is necessary to apply the changes.Select the top item "Yes, apply the changes".We are also informed that the computer will restart, and the process of distribution of disk space can take a long time.It depends on the fragmentation of your hard drive and fill it from a different litter.Next, press the button Next, then - "Restart the computer".
Restart your computer Make sure that all other programs are closed, and all the documents are saved.After the reboot you will have window.You do not need to take any action.Everything happens automatically.During this process, restart your computer and do not turn it.This can lead to loss of all data on the hard disk.At the end of this process will occur one more restart your computer.Now you need to go to the wire hard disk to check whether there have been changes.Thus, you learned how to extend the C drive on your computer using special tools.
Conclusion In conclusion, it is necessary to pay attention to several important aspects.The most important thing that you should do before any operations with hard drives, so save this information with them.It is advisable to do this to another medium that you will not break.Also, you can save it to cloud storage.
Another important aspect - it's never interrupt the operation of the computer at the time of surgery division of the disk partitions.This is guaranteed to lead to data loss, and may crash the system.You will have to format the drive and reinstall the system.Of course, there are programs to recover lost data, but it is quite another story.
