Select the partition which needs extending (here, we extend partition E which is a NTFS partition, and there is no unallocated space contiguous the partition), and then click the function Extend Partition from action panel. Launch the partitioning tool to open its main interface.
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Next, let's take extending FAT32 partition in Windows 10 by using the free edition for example. See also: Two Methods Help You Extend C drive in a Simple and Effortless Way
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Kind remind: if it is the system partition, system reserved partition or EFI system partition to be extended, it is recommended to make a backup of your running OS or use MiniTool Partition Wizard Bootable (included in the Pro Edition) to do this job in case of any accidents. MiniTool Partition Wizard Free can help users extend both FAT32 partition and NTFS partition whether there is unallocated space on the hard disk or not. Extend Partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard Is your Windows 10 Extend Volume greyed out? If YES, see the following part to get solutions (also works for Windows 8/7/Vista/XP).
See also: Here are detailed steps to Extend Different Types of Dynamic Volumes with Screenshots Given, including simple/spanned volume, system volume, mirrored volume, and striped/RAID 5 volume. No continuous unallocated space is located behind mirrored volume, striped volume, spanned volume, and RAID volume OR continuous unallocated space is located behind only one segment of these types of volumes.There is no continuous unallocated space behind the C drive.There is no unallocated space on dynamic disks.For more information, please see Primary Partition vs. There is no continuous unallocated space behind the primary partition you want to extend, or no continuous free space behind the logical drive you want to expand.Microsoft rules that Extend Volume feature in Disk Management only works to a RAW or NTFS partition. The partition you want to enlarge is NOT a NTFS partition.Reasons for Extend Volume Grayed out For Basic Disks: See also: How Do I Open the Disk Management Utility on Windows? By reading this post, you will be given 3 different ways.
Luckily, since Windows Vista, Microsoft adds the feature Extend Volume to system built-in Disk Management utility, which could help users enlarge a partition.īut disappointingly, lots of people complain that the Extend Volume feature of their Windows is grayed out, like shown below:ĭo you know the exact reason for this issue? Have you found an alternative solution? If not, keep reading this post to get useful information. When Windows gives Low Disk Space warning or there is no enough space to save new files, most people would consider extending the very partition. Extend Partition with MiniTool Partition Wizard.
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