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Unable to create a new simple volume from free space on drive.

Anonymous
2022-12-01T02:44:51+00:00

I am using windows 10 and was trying to extend c drive, without success. The free space on the drive was previously marked as a d drive. I am trying to create a new simple volume using the free space, but am receiving an error message that 'there is not enough space available on the disc(s) to complete this operation'.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-12-01T18:23:21+00:00

    Excuse me,

    Windows is not that dumb.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-12-01T07:13:09+00:00

    You're unable to extend C because there is an extended partition next to it. Delete the extended partition.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-12-01T03:34:02+00:00

    Hi Bernard

    Thanks for your prompt response.

    No - I haven't tried to do it just using 80%. I'll give that a try.

    Here's a screen shot:

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-12-01T06:04:03+00:00

    Hi Bernard

    I have essentially followed these steps on each occasion previously and I still receive the error message.

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  5. Lester Bernard Reyes 78,510 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-12-01T03:19:58+00:00

    Hi and thanks for reaching out. My name is Bernard a Windows fan like you. I'll be happy to help you out today.

    I understand the issue you have, there is nothing to worry I am here to help, can you provide a screenshot of your disk management? moreover, have you tried to just create 80% of the free space? usually, we cannot maximize the free space as it is needing some space for system reserve.

    Let me know how it goes and I hope that helps.

    Bernard

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