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tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Hello,

I installed Windows XP on a PC without an operating system.
I partitioned the hard drive, one partition for the system (C:) and the other for data (D:).
My problem is that I did not allocate enough space on the C: drive. As a result, the user may be inconvenienced when trying to install new software because just installing the antivirus tells me that there is insufficient disk space.

My question is: can I increase the size of the C: drive (of course, by reducing the space of D:) without having to redo the entire installation?
If so, how should I proceed?

Thank you for your responses

Have a nice day

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10 answers

  2. morganch
     
    Hello.
    Yes, with Gparted. Then plan enough space to avoid
    this kind of trouble, at least 50 GB.
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  3. bleck
     
    bleck right click on c and see if you can extend the partition it seems to me that yes I'll check on xp
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  4. ptichoux Posted messages 5 Status Member
     
    Hello,

    I don’t know if you can change the size in the disk manager, I just looked at mine and I couldn't do it. So we have to wait for another response :)

    Otherwise, in the worst case, you can change the default installation directory, that way the programs will automatically install on your other drive: the procedure is explained here: https://forums.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich-37641561-modifier-dossier-d-installation-par-defaut-c-programfiles
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  6. Anonymous user
     
    Hello,
    XP does not allow resizing like W7.
    Installing programs on another drive is not always possible and in any case, DLLs and other system files will always go to C:
    With a partitioning tool, you have to delete D:, extend C: and recreate D: (smaller).
    https://www.commentcamarche.net/informatique/stockage/25043-partitionner-un-disque-dur-ou-un-ssd-pourquoi-et-comment/
    Of course, everything on D: will be erased.
    To avoid losing data on D:, the best option is to back up to an external drive. Otherwise, you must, again with a partitioning tool, first shrink D: to make space for C: and then extend C:, but this will take much longer (and there is still a risk of data loss).
    If it's a laptop, make sure to have a power supply. Any power cut during this operation will require you to completely redo the disk.
    --
    I don’t know any more than you, but I’m looking.
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    1. bleck
       
      I'm not sure, but under XP, if D is empty, we can delete it, and this partition becomes unallocated. Do we then have the ability to extend C?
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    2. Anonymous user
       
      Well no, from what I've seen.
      I was quite surprised to see this feature in W7, by the way.
      The problem is that normally to resize a partition, it should not be active. Apparently, Microsoft managed to do this on Seven (not possible on Linux at the moment, grrr...).
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  7. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 686
     
    Hello

    Use this software; it has a tutorial.
    You need to shrink partition D: and then expand C/.
    There must be unallocated space between the two partitions.
    Then you can shrink and expand.

    https://www.01net.com/telecharger/windows/Utilitaire/disque_dur_cdrom_dvd/fiches/45802.html
    --
    Whoever loves learning finds knowledge that comes from reflection!
    PS. Often create a restore point! It解决s a lot of problems.
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  8. dormeuse
     
    Thank you for your responses,

    There is no data on D:, so I can delete the partition, which I had done thinking I could allocate more space to C: in the disk manager, but that is not possible.
    I will try the different solutions you suggest and I will keep you updated.

    Thank you
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    1. bleck
       
      if you no longer see your deleted partition, follow the instructions
      Using a command line

      Open Command Prompt.
      Type:
      diskpart

      At the DISKPART prompt, type:
      list disk

      Note the number of the disk on which you want to create a primary or extended partition.

      At the DISKPART prompt, type:
      select partition n

      Select disk n on which you want to create the primary or extended partition.

      At the DISKPART prompt, type one of the following commands:
      create partition primary [size=n] [offset=n] [ID=byte | GUID] [noerr]

      or

      create partition extended [size=n] [offset=n] [noerr]

      or

      create partition logical [size=n] [offset=n] [noerr]
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  9. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 686
     
    With Easeus!
    I have used this software on XP, Vista, and now on Win 7 without any problems and without data loss as some would like to assert.
    --
    Whoever loves learning! finds knowledge that comes from reflection!
    P.S. Create a restore point often! it solves quite a few problems.
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    1. bleck
       
      you don't need software on W7
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    2. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 686
       
      Personally, I prefer Easeus to the Windows Disk Management system, even in 7.
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    3. bleck
       
      for the same result, why bother keeping it simple
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    4. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 686
       
      It's actually simpler with Easeus than with Windows!!
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    5. bleck
       
      OK, I'll give it a try, thanks. See you!
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  10. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 686
     
    I am on Win 7 64 bits and 32 bits and it works on both systems.

    For certification.
    [URL=http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=966823Capture.png]

    It does not exist in French but very easy.
    https://www.commentcamarche.net/faq/12269-tutoriel-easeus-partition-master-free-edition
    Who loves learning! finds knowledge that comes from reflection!
    PS. Often create a restore point! it solves a lot of problems.
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    1. bleck
       
      Thank you
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  11. dormeuse
     
    Hello,

    Thank you all, and especially thank you, tribun. With Easeus, it was very simple!
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    1. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 686
       
      Well, here it is, the easy one is the best.
      See you!
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