Computers trying to format my vista laptop

Holladay · 08-07-2014, 10:43 PM

I have a 70 GB C: partition and a 70 GB D: partition. Thus total 140 gb. The C: doesn't have much space left and the D: mostly free. I tried to re-allocate most of the D: to the C:. I was able to create a E: with 38GB, but don't want that. I want 2/3 D: to go to the C:. I didn't back up the 'puter before trying to re-PARTITION (dummy me).

So, how do I re-allocate the phantom "E" drive over to the C:?

Again, had 70 in C and 70 in D. Or is there two hard drives?

I want to move storage from D: to C:

I tried to paste the system stats...couldn't

Thus now I have 70 GB C: 35 GB D: and 35 out floating in ether?

**BigRichard** · 08-08-2014, 03:05 PM

If you go to computer management and select disk management you can see how many drives you actually have.

Fish · 08-08-2014, 03:17 PM

What did you use to reallocate space from D:? Are you just using Windows Disk Management? If so, the problem with that is you'll have no access to the system drive since that's the drive you're booted to. So there's no way you'll be able to extend that free space to your C:. You'll have to boot to something outside of the OS you're using.

You can use a program like Partition Magic, which will do what you're wanting. But you've got to pay for it.

**Bearcat** · 08-08-2014, 04:09 PM

I've used the free version of this software before, and it was pretty simple...

http://www.partition-tool.com/personal.htm

**TribalElder** · 08-09-2014, 02:21 PM

GParted ISO can help you resize those partitions. remove E and extend D or drop D and E and extend C

http://gparted.org/display-doc.php?name=help-manual

Be aware you could seriously **** your shit up using this program

08-07-2014, 10:43 PM
Holladay Veteran Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $2649480	trying to format my vista laptop I have a 70 GB C: partition and a 70 GB D: partition. Thus total 140 gb. The C: doesn't have much space left and the D: mostly free. I tried to re-allocate most of the D: to the C:. I was able to create a E: with 38GB, but don't want that. I want 2/3 D: to go to the C:. I didn't back up the 'puter before trying to re-PARTITION (dummy me). So, how do I re-allocate the phantom "E" drive over to the C:? Again, had 70 in C and 70 in D. Or is there two hard drives? I want to move storage from D: to C: I tried to paste the system stats...couldn't Thus now I have 70 GB C: 35 GB D: and 35 out floating in ether?
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08-08-2014, 03:05 PM	#2
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08-08-2014, 03:17 PM	#3
Fish Ain't no relax! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2318919	What did you use to reallocate space from D:? Are you just using Windows Disk Management? If so, the problem with that is you'll have no access to the system drive since that's the drive you're booted to. So there's no way you'll be able to extend that free space to your C:. You'll have to boot to something outside of the OS you're using. You can use a program like Partition Magic, which will do what you're wanting. But you've got to pay for it. __________________
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08-08-2014, 04:09 PM	#4
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $2854931	I've used the free version of this software before, and it was pretty simple... http://www.partition-tool.com/personal.htm __________________
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08-09-2014, 02:21 PM	#5
TribalElder Arrowhead Trail of Tears Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: KansasCity Casino cash: $2440441	GParted ISO can help you resize those partitions. remove E and extend D or drop D and E and extend C http://gparted.org/display-doc.php?name=help-manual Be aware you could seriously **** your shit up using this program
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