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9.2 Change partitioning

9.2.2 Change partitioning
If the capacities of the partitions are insufficient, you have the option with Windows 7 to
change the size of the partitions (for example, drive C: extend and drive D: reduce).
Free space must be available in order to extend the partition. You can recognize free space
by the designation "Unallocated". You may have the reduce or delete other partitions to
create space.
Note
Deleting partitions
When partitions are deleted on the data on them are destroyed.
Possible reasons for an expansion of the partition size to drive C:
● Loading security updates for Windows drive C:
● Option of installing large software packages on C, if their size exceeds the available
storage space.
Expand/shrink partition
To expand, for example, Partition C: at the cost of Partition D: follow these steps:
In the Windows start bar, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security >
Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Disk Management. The "Computer
Management" window opens.
Figure 9-1 Computer Management
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