Need to Resize or Remove System Reserved Partition

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  1. Posts : 97
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
       #1

    Need to Resize or Remove System Reserved Partition


    Hi, I have a software Asus Express Gate which refuse to start because I don't have enough space available in my System reserved partition, (ya I know this is the reason co'z I've searched alot) so this is why I want to resize my system reserved partition which is currently on 100MB but the problem is that I don't know how but I have a Dynamic 1TB Disk, it could be basic disk but I don't want to go through all that formatting and reinstalling windows, deleting partitions and so on.

    I could find a way to convert my dynamic disk to basic without loosing data , but still I think it's much risky , here's the article and software which converts dynamic disk to basic without loosing data :

    TeraByte Unlimited Knowledge Base
    Convert dynamic disks to basic in Windows XP/2000/2003/2008/Vista/Windows 7 without data loss.
    Windows Server Partition Manager Software, Partition Magic Server alternative for Windows Server 2000/2003/Home Server/2008 - EaseUS Partition Master Server Edition.

    but as of the first article I can't do that because maybe i'm on dynamic disk, so I can't see the option mark as active co'z it's always disabled..

    Now the only option left for me is I think convert my disk to Basic, which is kinda freaks me out, but please read these out and help me I really want that software express gate to run on my system..

    Windows 7 Ultimate X64.
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  2. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #2

    Check this WSF tutorial: Convert a Dynamic Disk to a Basic Disk

    You can then boot into Easeus Partition Wizard to shrink your C drive and extend the system reserved partition.
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  3.    #3

    Use free Partition Wizard bootable CD version 4 to convert Dynamic to Basic non-destructively. It's still a free feature in that version: pw422.zip ISO - Windows Live
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  5. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
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  6. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #6

    I gave you this link in post #2 - look at Option 4. :)

    Convert a Dynamic Disk to a Basic Disk
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  7. Posts : 97
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    well I have already purchased EASUS so I can't afford buying another one, as the link you provided says I need Professional Edition. So I think I will give EASUS a shot, but what can you think of time frame ? How much time will it take on a 1 TB disk ?
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  8. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #8

    evil nemesis said:
    is it possible to run this partition wizard software from within windows 7 ?
    Yes, but that method is not as problem-free, according to what I have read here. Make a bootable disk to reduce chances of complications.
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  9. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
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    ignatzatsonic said:
    evil nemesis said:
    is it possible to run this partition wizard software from within windows 7 ?
    Yes, but that method is not as problem-free, according to what I have read here. Make a bootable disk to reduce chances of complications.
    I agree entirely.
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  10. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #10

    Gregrocker also gave you this link for the free version of the Partition Wizard ISO.

    https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=b0a22...320E3247%21215

    Just burn the ISO to a blank disc and boot into it - there's no need to spend any more money.
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