Extend volume is not enabled in Windows 11

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Extend volume is not enabled in Windows 11

NndnG 1,116

Hi,

I want to extend volume size of C: in Windows 11 but Extend volume is not enabled in Windows 11.

Please let us know, what I can do for it?

With Regards
NndnG

Manish Prateek 35 Reputation points

2023-04-12T04:30:22.6933333+00:00

Step 1: Shrink Volume D to the maximum size wanted to leave the space with data intact or the amount of disk space you need to extend Volume C. Step 2: create a new partition as E and format it. step 3: shift the data from drive D to E: Step 4: delete the partition D Now you have space next to drive C use it through the disk partition management tool for extending partition C.
Dhiraj Sharma 5 Reputation points

2023-08-04T11:56:36.8666667+00:00

This is very helpful!
Mitta Yaswanth Sai 0 Reputation points

2023-09-27T03:01:23.01+00:00

Even I have the same problems I have some sdks and applications installed in D do I need to change their path in environmental settings to make them work as usual ?
Fernando Portes 0 Reputation points

2023-12-04T02:43:44.43+00:00

I followed the above instructions from Manish Prateek and they worked perfectly. No need to purchase fancy software to do something this simple when you know that the instructions work. Thank you very much !!!
Harshal Madgulkar 0 Reputation points

2024-01-22T10:14:31.2033333+00:00

@Manish Prateek Your solution is the best and easiest for any normal user.

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Manish Prateek 35 Reputation points

2023-04-12T04:30:22.6933333+00:00

Step 1: Shrink Volume D to the maximum size wanted to leave the space with data intact or the amount of disk space you need to extend Volume C. Step 2: create a new partition as E and format it. step 3: shift the data from drive D to E: Step 4: delete the partition D Now you have space next to drive C use it through the disk partition management tool for extending partition C.
Dhiraj Sharma 5 Reputation points

2023-08-04T11:56:36.8666667+00:00

This is very helpful!
Mitta Yaswanth Sai 0 Reputation points

2023-09-27T03:01:23.01+00:00

Even I have the same problems I have some sdks and applications installed in D do I need to change their path in environmental settings to make them work as usual ?
Fernando Portes 0 Reputation points

2023-12-04T02:43:44.43+00:00

I followed the above instructions from Manish Prateek and they worked perfectly. No need to purchase fancy software to do something this simple when you know that the instructions work. Thank you very much !!!
Harshal Madgulkar 0 Reputation points

2024-01-22T10:14:31.2033333+00:00

@Manish Prateek Your solution is the best and easiest for any normal user.

Answer 1

Leon Laude 86,006

Hi @NndnG ,

In order to do this natively the unallocated space must be adjacent, i.e. next to the drive you want to extend.

One way would be to use Diskpart to delete your recovery volume (the 508 MB one) and then you should be able to extend your C-drive, once done, re-create your Recovery partition.

The other method is to use third-party software which may offer the option to extend right away.

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If the reply was helpful please don't forget to upvote and/or accept as answer, thank you!

Best regards,
Leon

Dian Novrianbie 1 Reputation point

2022-01-16T03:05:40.267+00:00

you are the best way! no third party software needed. thank you sir leon
Nobuhiro Tokushige 6 Reputation points

2022-04-11T23:55:37.64+00:00

Thank you for sharing the information. This insruction is short and sweet!
Kadesunee suntarawattana 0 Reputation points

2023-04-11T14:11:55.1866667+00:00

Great. It works. Thank you
Numan Hussain 0 Reputation points

2023-08-23T03:32:27.33+00:00

Here is the steps:

open **Diskpart **as administrator

DISKPART> list volume

DISKPART> select volume 2 (which is 508 MB)

DISKPART> delete volume override
Akash Kumar 0 Reputation points

2023-09-13T17:54:40.7533333+00:00

@Numan Hussain @Leon Laude how will i get the deleted volume 2 back ???? i can't reset my pc after deleting volume 2 . please help me

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Answer 3

Limitless Technology 39,851

Hello,

Here is the same query with a tutorial videos',

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-insider-program/i-can-t-extend-volume-in-windows-11/m-p/2550404

--please don't forget to upvote and Accept as answer if the reply is helpful--

Thanks,

Mohammed S

Answer 4

Jordan 0

If the unallocated space is nonadjacent, Extend Volume will be disabled. Follow the method in the video to move your recovery partition to the end, then the unallocated space will be next to C drive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-xYu27zS80

Answer 5

Further the question:

If the C: drive is extended, is WIN 11 smart enough to balance the storage space?

Let us assume that the extended C: drive is a combination of the C1: (original C:) and C2: (original E) drives. Without going into a deep explanation of how SSD's work, if C1: (or C2:) is filled up, then the performance of C: will tank and rapidly degrade the life of the device, even though there is more than enough available space on C:.

Note: the wear-leveling/garbage collection/trim needs significant space to operate efficiently; see https://pureinfotech.com/why-solid-state-drive-ssd-performance-slows-down/ and/or https://ultimatelytech.com/what-happens-ssd-full/ for an adequate explanation.

So, will WIN 11 balance the space on the C1: and C2: drives so that neither ever fills?

Note: yes, this is all because my Surface's WIN11 O/S will easily overflow my C: drive and most programs don't know how to install and operate and update without being on C:

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