How to Merge Partitions by Disk Management and Free Partition Software
Windows Low Disk Space Issue
When you buy a brand new PC, everything is usually taken care of by the reseller. But after years of use, the computer will inevitably slow down, and you'll start experiencing issues like low disk space, system crashes, and even data loss. This can be frustrating, especially if you've invested a lot of time and effort into your work or personal projects.
The source of many annoyances can be attributed to inadequate disk space distribution. This often occurs when disk partitions are not arranged properly, with some being too large and others too small. Ideally, enough space should be left on the C drive to accommodate Windows files and updates. However, when the System C drive runs out of extra space, various issues can arise, including those I mentioned earlier. Fortunately, disk space can be redistributed using a partition tool, allowing for a more efficient use of available space. One way to achieve this is by merging partitions to extend the drive, making the most of the available disk space.
Free option 1: Windows toolkit
Disk Management allows you to redistribute disk space to a certain extent, and using this tool can complete the task in just a few mouse-clicks.
If your C drive is running out of disk space, you can consider merging it with your D drive, which has a large amount of free space. To do this, you'll need to back up all your data from the D drive to a safe location or create an image of it, as Disk Management in Windows 7 doesn't directly support merging partitions. Once your data is safe, you can then merge the two partitions into a single one, effectively expanding your C drive's storage capacity.
1. Right click "Computer" > choose Manage > Disk Management > right click D drive and choose "Delete Volume".
2. To extend the C drive, right-click on it and choose "Extend Volume". This will allow you to claim the unallocated space and add it to the C drive, effectively increasing its size.
Merging C drive and E drive using Windows toolkit is a hassle-free and cost-effective method, but it has limitations. The main drawback is that it requires deleting another partition, which may not be ideal for users who want to keep their data intact.
Free Option 2: Partition Merge Freeware - Qiling Partition Master Free
While Windows offers many useful functions, some may not be sufficient for specific needs. In such cases, third-party partition software can be a better option. Before making the switch, it's essential to back up your data. Qiling Partition Master Free Edition is a popular and free alternative that can be used regardless of the operating system, including Windows Vista and later versions, making it a suitable Windows 10 partition manager as well.
Directly merging two adjacent partitions is available in this freeware, go through the following tutorial of merging partitions.
Step 1: Select the target partition to backup
Click the "File backup" button and select the files from the partition you want to add space to the neighboring partition.
Step 2: Select the target partition to delete
Select the target partition and click "Delete" to delete the partition.
Step 3: Select a neighbor partition to extend
Select the next partition next to the former selected partition and click "Resize/Move" to continue.
To resize a partition, select it in the partition list and click the resize button. Then drag the whole partition left or right to extend this partition.
Step 4: Restore file to this partitions
1. Select backup image that you backup it by step1.
2. Select the files from the first partition and add them to the second partition, with the second partition designated as the save location.
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