Using Gparted to combine 10gb of unpartioned space with my C: drive

McGraw · 04-03-2009, 20:37

Hello.

I've inherited a Dell that had a 10gb recovery partition on the C: drive. I have deleted the partition and would like to add the space to the C: drive.

I cannot expand the drive in Vista and I believe using Gparted is one way of doing it.

Has anyone does this? I'm a little reticent as I don't want to have to reinstall but it seems a shame to not use the space.

My drive looks like this:

42 Mb EISA | 10gb unpartitioned space | OS (C

160Gb

Are there any other methods?

Thanks very much.

Raistlin · 04-03-2009, 20:39

I'm not convinced that you can safely accomplish this, with GPartEd or with any other tool (I could be wrong though).

I'd be tempted to turn the partition into an encrypted vault, or just use it for some additional file storage or something.

McGraw · 04-03-2009, 20:45

Apparently you need to repair the installation after you've done it.

I can do it but I'm scared it won't work!

xpod · 04-03-2009, 21:05

If i recall correctly you have to leave the space you want to merge unallocated then just extend(resize) your NTFS partition to take it up.Defrag and backup first just to be safe.

To be honest though i`ve never done such a thing with a Windows OS.

EDIT:I agree with Rob though.Why even bother.Hide your porn on it;-)