unable to reduce size of partition


  1. Posts : 15
    Windows 7
       #1

    unable to reduce size of partition


    I am unable to reduce the size of my OS(C) partition to desired size. I've written my recovery disks in case of any problems.

    The Shrink C box shows available shrink size is 0. I understand this is because there are unmovable files in the way. One post I saw said to disable system recovery. This is a brand new machine that I want to make dual boot Windows and linux. Want only about 80GB for Windows and 300 for linux. I also saw where someone suggested to use ghost program, then wipe C drive clean and reinstall Windows OS on smaller partition. Sounds drastic.

    TIA.
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  2. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #2

    rawlins02 said:
    I am unable to reduce the size of my OS(C) partition to desired size. I've written my recovery disks in case of any problems.

    The Shrink C box shows available shrink size is 0. I understand this is because there are unmovable files in the way. One post I saw said to disable system recovery. This is a brand new machine that I want to make dual boot Windows and linux. Want only about 80GB for Windows and 300 for linux. I also saw where someone suggested to use ghost program, then wipe C drive clean and reinstall Windows OS on smaller partition. Sounds drastic.

    TIA.
    This is easily done with a third party app like parigon disk suite.


    Ken
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  3. Posts : 15
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I just tried Partition Wizard. Set it to reduce the size of C, expand a new partition, and delete the recovery partition. After it did its thing, it no longer booted. I'm now using recovery disks to reinstall to factory settings. Probably need a solid, foolproof "how-to" to get this done correctly.
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  4. Posts : 15
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #4

    deleting recovery partition on Windows 7


    I've been able to resize the main C partition and have a linux OS installed in dual boot. Now would like to delete my recovery partition and add that space to the main Windows partition before going further. As I mentioned I have written my disks. Wondering if I should attempt to delete it using the linux gparted tool. Prefer not to have to purchase software. Was unable to delete Recovery partition using the disk management tool, which was not unexpected.
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  5.    #5

    Not sure why Partition Wizard did not complete, but it cannot fail if you didn't turn off Data Safe. It simply restarts and tries again until you interrupt it at prompt and then it should start to Win7. Did you use CD version?

    Post back a screenshot of your full Disk Mgmt drive map and listings, tell us what is where and exactly what you want to do and we will give you the steps. Use SNipping Tool in Start Menu.
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  6. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #6

    rawlins02 said:
    I am unable to reduce the size of my OS(C) partition to desired size. I've written my recovery disks in case of any problems.

    The Shrink C box shows available shrink size is 0. I understand this is because there are unmovable files in the way. One post I saw said to disable system recovery. This is a brand new machine that I want to make dual boot Windows and linux. Want only about 80GB for Windows and 300 for linux. I also saw where someone suggested to use ghost program, then wipe C drive clean and reinstall Windows OS on smaller partition. Sounds drastic.

    TIA.
    Please make a snapshop using the Snipping Tool of the output of DISKMGMT.MSC

    Attach that snapshot to your next post.

    Also run DISK CLEANUP

    Run CCLEANER.

    Set the page file to 0

    At a command prompt, run
    POWERCFG -H OFF

    Run Defraggler.

    Now try to shrink the partition.

    Defraggler - File and Disk Defragmentation - Free Download

    CCleaner
    CCleaner - Optimization and Cleaning - Free Download

    Free. CCleaner is the number-one tool for cleaning your Windows PC.
    Removes unused files, can clean traces of your online activities, contains a registry cleaner.


    Run DeFraggler.
    Last edited by karlsnooks; 23 Jul 2010 at 21:08. Reason: correctly spell defraggler
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