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Solved Missing hdd space after cancelled volume shrink in Windows
Hello,
I cancelled the volume shrink operation while it was in progress. Now I cannot find my other 300+ GB or disk space. When I go to my computer it says I have only 299GB out of 600GB. How do I reclaim my lost disk space?
The first pic lists my drives and partitions.
The second pic lists the available disk space. As shown the total space of the drive is approx 600GB but there is only 299GB available.
Last edited: Aug 11, 2014
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Intel Core i5 2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz DDR3 6144 MBytes PC3-10700 (667 MHz) Integrated Intel GMA HD Computer typeLaptop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberAsus U56E OSWindows 7 Ultimate x64 CPUIntel Core i5 2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz MotherboardASUSTeK Computer Inc. U56E MemoryDDR3 6144 MBytes PC3-10700 (667 MHz) Graphics Card(s)Integrated Intel GMA HD Sound CardRealtek High Definition Audio Monitor(s) Displays15.6" 16:9 Screen Resolution1366 x 768 Hard DrivesSeagate 640GB 5400rpm Internet Speed20 Mb Cable AntivirusMicrosoft Security Essentialx BrowserGoogle Chrome
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Show Partition Wizard screenshot as well please.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601... Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40GHz 4,00 GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series Computer typeLaptop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberACER ASPIRE 5742G OSMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1 CPUIntel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40GHz MotherboardAcer Aspire 5742G Memory4,00 GB Graphics Card(s)ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series Sound Card(1) AMD High Definition Audio Device (2) Realtek High Defi Screen Resolution1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz Hard DrivesWDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0
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This is the screenshot from partition wizard
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Intel Core i5 2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz DDR3 6144 MBytes PC3-10700 (667 MHz) Integrated Intel GMA HD Computer typeLaptop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberAsus U56E OSWindows 7 Ultimate x64 CPUIntel Core i5 2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz MotherboardASUSTeK Computer Inc. U56E MemoryDDR3 6144 MBytes PC3-10700 (667 MHz) Graphics Card(s)Integrated Intel GMA HD Sound CardRealtek High Definition Audio Monitor(s) Displays15.6" 16:9 Screen Resolution1366 x 768 Hard DrivesSeagate 640GB 5400rpm Internet Speed20 Mb Cable AntivirusMicrosoft Security Essentialx BrowserGoogle Chrome
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Try to resize the disk in partition wizard. Make it smaller and apply. Reboot. Make it larger, reboot.
Post screenshot agian afterwards.
Seagate disk?
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601... Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40GHz 4,00 GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series Computer typeLaptop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberACER ASPIRE 5742G OSMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1 CPUIntel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40GHz MotherboardAcer Aspire 5742G Memory4,00 GB Graphics Card(s)ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series Sound Card(1) AMD High Definition Audio Device (2) Realtek High Defi Screen Resolution1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz Hard DrivesWDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0
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Yes, this solved the problem. Thank you for your assistance and your time.
Yes this is a Seagate drive.
Also should I be worried about there being 10MB of space that cannot be used?
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Intel Core i5 2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz DDR3 6144 MBytes PC3-10700 (667 MHz) Integrated Intel GMA HD Computer typeLaptop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberAsus U56E OSWindows 7 Ultimate x64 CPUIntel Core i5 2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz MotherboardASUSTeK Computer Inc. U56E MemoryDDR3 6144 MBytes PC3-10700 (667 MHz) Graphics Card(s)Integrated Intel GMA HD Sound CardRealtek High Definition Audio Monitor(s) Displays15.6" 16:9 Screen Resolution1366 x 768 Hard DrivesSeagate 640GB 5400rpm Internet Speed20 Mb Cable AntivirusMicrosoft Security Essentialx BrowserGoogle Chrome
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You just made the partition smaller and larger afterwards?
Post screenshot of Partition Wizard as it is now please.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601... Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40GHz 4,00 GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series Computer typeLaptop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberACER ASPIRE 5742G OSMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1 CPUIntel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40GHz MotherboardAcer Aspire 5742G Memory4,00 GB Graphics Card(s)ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series Sound Card(1) AMD High Definition Audio Device (2) Realtek High Defi Screen Resolution1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz Hard DrivesWDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0
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Yes here is the screenshot. Should there be 10.34 MB unused?
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Intel Core i5 2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz DDR3 6144 MBytes PC3-10700 (667 MHz) Integrated Intel GMA HD Computer typeLaptop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberAsus U56E OSWindows 7 Ultimate x64 CPUIntel Core i5 2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz MotherboardASUSTeK Computer Inc. U56E MemoryDDR3 6144 MBytes PC3-10700 (667 MHz) Graphics Card(s)Integrated Intel GMA HD Sound CardRealtek High Definition Audio Monitor(s) Displays15.6" 16:9 Screen Resolution1366 x 768 Hard DrivesSeagate 640GB 5400rpm Internet Speed20 Mb Cable AntivirusMicrosoft Security Essentialx BrowserGoogle Chrome
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Yes here is the screenshot. Should there be 10.34 MB unused?
It's only 10MB!!
But you can extend using disk management or Partition Wizard. Works?
I don't know why this happens, but saw it once a long time ago on a seagate disk.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601... Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40GHz 4,00 GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series Computer typeLaptop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberACER ASPIRE 5742G OSMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1 CPUIntel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40GHz MotherboardAcer Aspire 5742G Memory4,00 GB Graphics Card(s)ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series Sound Card(1) AMD High Definition Audio Device (2) Realtek High Defi Screen Resolution1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz Hard DrivesWDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0
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I was able to get the last bit of space using Disk Management. Thank you for the help.
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Intel Core i5 2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz DDR3 6144 MBytes PC3-10700 (667 MHz) Integrated Intel GMA HD Computer typeLaptop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberAsus U56E OSWindows 7 Ultimate x64 CPUIntel Core i5 2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz MotherboardASUSTeK Computer Inc. U56E MemoryDDR3 6144 MBytes PC3-10700 (667 MHz) Graphics Card(s)Integrated Intel GMA HD Sound CardRealtek High Definition Audio Monitor(s) Displays15.6" 16:9 Screen Resolution1366 x 768 Hard DrivesSeagate 640GB 5400rpm Internet Speed20 Mb Cable AntivirusMicrosoft Security Essentialx BrowserGoogle Chrome