Scenario: My OS is Windows Server 2008 R2. The C drive which
contains system, boot and primary files is almost running out of space while the D drive
has much free space. In order to extend C partition, I want to move unused space of D
partition to it. However, I could only shrink D drive to generate some space and failed
to add it to system partition. I am unwilling to delete D partition. How can I achieve
my goal without deleting?
The reason why “Disk management” doesn’t work
Turn to the Internet, it’s easy to find the answer. Due to the flaw of the built-in
Disk Management, extending function only works when there is adjacent space right
behind the system
partition. However, it’s impossible to obtain such kind of
unallocated space because of its lacking function- move partition. The only method
to create the nearby space is to delete the D drive, which makes it become the
unallocated space. So, backing up D drive before hand is of great importance. But
it’s time-comsuming and risky indeed. Therefore, using Partition Magic software
seems more effective and safer. Norton Partition Magic and Partition Assistant
Server Edition are alternatives.
The way to add unallocated space without deleting partition
It is generally accepted that Partition Magic is the earliest partition software.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t work in Windows 7/Vista as well as Windows server. By
contrast, Partition Assistant Server Edition inclines to be more perfect. To
illustrate how to add unallocated space to C partition without deleting orformatting
partition, let’s just take Windows 2008 as an example. (Tips:
Please refer to how to allocate free space if no unallocated space exists)
Step 1: Launch Partition Assistant Server Edition. All disk partition
and unallocated space display as below.

Step 2: Select C drive. Right click it and choose “Merge Partition”
(Right click on unallocated space is also OK)

Step 3: In the pop-up window, select C drive and the unallocated
space that you want to be added)

Step 4:Click “Ok”. You can preview the unallocated space that has
been added to C drive. Please click “Apply” on the tool bar to save the change

Just several clicks, you can add more unallocated space to existing partition without
deleting or formatting. What’s more, Partition Assistant Server Edition also enables
you to resize/move partition, merge adjacent partitions, split partition, copy
partition and copy disk, etc. Before you buy the full version, you can download thefree Partition AssistantServer
Trial Version to have a try.
Tips: For enterprise users, Unlimited Edition can be a good choice
to save much money. That’s to say, you can install it on multiple computers within
your company. Therefore, maximizing the work efficiency on one hand and minimizing
the management cost on the other hand.
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