Today we’ll talk about how to increase drive C directly from the Windows system, as this is one of the “burning” topics on the forums. Despite the fact that the hard drive is physically a single device, with the help of special programs, its entire available volume can be divided into almost any number of logical partitions.
For example, the same media for one owner is defined in the operating system as a “C drive” with a size of 500 GB, and in the other - as a “C” drive with a capacity of 100 GB and a “D” of 400 GB, respectively. It's all a preliminary breakdown, which, by the way, can be changed at any time. You can’t remember the cartoon about the tailor and merchant who wanted to get 10 hats from one skin.
By some strange conviction, most hard drives sold as part of computers and laptops are divided into two sections: the smaller one is for the system, and the larger one is for the user's files. In our previous articles, we have already pointed out the shortcomings of such a solution, therefore, we will not dwell on expediency. Be that as it may, the Web often asks how to increase drive C.
There are several ways to solve it. Some suggest the use of third-party programs, while others allow you to get by with the means of the Windows operating system. You can increase drive C using the DiskDirector application from Acronis. Its only drawback is distribution on a paid basis, but for many this is not a problem now. The first dialog box that appears after installation and startup is the choice of the operating mode (automatic or manual). If you just need to figure out how to increase the size of drive C without delving into the nuances of the file system, then an “automatic machine” is quite suitable. In the right window we indicate the desired section, and in the left (group "Wizards") - increase the free space.
Before you increase drive C, you need to decide which other partition will be resized — still gigabytes from the void do not arise.
So, first we indicate the disk that needs to be done more, and then - from which the volume will be taken. The wizard to increase the free space starts, in which you can select the desired size by moving the slider. The next window will display the summary information - it is useful to carefully read it so as not to make a mistake. By clicking the “Finish” button, the user will be taken to the DiskDirector main page. At the top there is an image of a flag painted in a black and white square: after clicking on it, the last warning table will be displayed, where you can select “Proceed” to execute or “Cancel” the operation. Sometimes a reboot may be required, as a warning is displayed.
There is nothing complicated about how to increase drive C. We point out some features:
- no data is deleted from partitions;
- the operation takes some time to complete;
- The computer cannot be turned off while the program is running. For stationary systems, it makes sense to take care of the backup power source;
- volume change is carried out at the expense of other sections.
Of the similar software products, Partition Magic from Paragon can be noted.