In that software, right click the C drive partition and select Merge Partitions, then in the dialog that appears, select the unallocated space and add that. then click the Apply button at the top left to begin the process.
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Hi there I have cloned my 500gb SSD drive with Windows 10 64bit on to a 2tb SSD after running out of space after doing so the partion is followed by a Microsoft partition before the unallocated space so Im unable to extend the volume is there a workaround even if it means using 3rd party software please as i am running out of activations for my software VSTI for my Music production my judgement is unforunately mpacted by the fact that I am on serious medication for chronic pain due to work related injuries and I definetely made a bad call on 500gb SSDor 2tb SSD thanks in advance for your undersatnding
David Rose
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DaveM121 884.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor2023-11-08T16:26:12+00:00 Thank you for the screenshot.
Because Windows has limited partitioning ability, the recovery partition is blocking you extending the C drive partition.
You will need to use a utility like the free version of AOMEI Partition Assistant to merge the C drive partition into that unallocated space, it is a great free utility, fully featured and easy to use.
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Anonymous
2023-11-08T16:43:30+00:00 Hi thank you so much for that I had read that this software could do this free but had read conflicting statements saying it was just to get you to buy
the software but your reply is the confirmation I needed. I am now a member of this group hindsight is a wonderful thing I wished I'd joined earlier
On to the next mission "how to use this software" lol
Thanks again
David
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Anonymous
2023-11-08T16:15:24+00:00 Hi thanks for the quick reply I have done the screenshot
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DaveM121 884.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2023-11-08T15:56:20+00:00 Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this, I need to see the partition table on your drive.
Right click your Start Button, then open Disk Management
Expand the bottom pane so all drives are visible in that pane.
Please provide a screenshot of that window.