Problems extending a disk.


  1. Posts : 1,343
    Windows 7 RTM 64bit, Windows 8 Pro 64bit
       #1

    Problems extending a disk.


    I wanted to extend my one hard disk to its full capacity. It was initially partitioned into 3 partitions. I deleted 2, and when I want to extend the 3'rd one, this is the error I get:

    Problems extending a disk.-capture3.png

    I also attach a screenshot of disk management,

    Problems extending a disk.-capture4.png

    Any help will be greatly appreciated!
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  2. Posts : 12,177
    Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 Pro x64
       #2

    Bull,
    I haven't tried this with Win7 but it should work.
    Download the free Easeus partition Master, it says it will only work with 32bit OS. I used it with Vista 32bit and it worked great.
    Due to anti-trust issues Windows disk management is limited in what it can do, normally it will expand to the right but not to the left.
    Another option would be to take a backup image and then delete your Drive D, format it, then Windows should be able to make the three unallocated spaces into a new partition, then you could load your backup.
    Third, delete D combine the three unallocated spaces and re-install the OS.

    I would use Easeus and you won't lose anything, it's fast and easy.

    Good luck,
    Dave
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  3. Posts : 149
    Windows 7 Pro (MSDN)
       #3

    Might have something to do with the fact that you made your disk "Dynamic"? Notice the dark-yellow color instead of the normal blue. Convert the disk to "Basic" and try again.
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  4. Posts : 1,343
    Windows 7 RTM 64bit, Windows 8 Pro 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I got it right guys, thanks! I just deleted all the partitions, and then allocated it again. Thanks for the input! :)
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