Fix "Can't Extend C Drive with Unallocated Space" in Windows 10/11
1If you're trying to extend your C drive but the "Extend Volume" option is greyed out or not available, this video walks you through the necessary steps to fix the issue and make use of unallocated space in Windows 10 or Windows 11. Often, the problem arises when unallocated space is not directly adjacent to the C drive, which is a requirement for Windows Disk Management to enable the extension.
The video begins by guiding you to open Disk Management using the Windows + X shortcut and locating your C drive. You’ll need to visually confirm that any unallocated space is positioned immediately after the C drive on the same physical disk. If it's not, the system won’t allow volume extension. In that case, the video shows how to delete any partitions that are blocking the C drive from the unallocated space. Be cautious here—deleting a partition will remove all its data, so ensure that you've backed up important files beforehand.
Once the unallocated space is adjacent to the C drive, you can right-click the C drive and select the "Extend Volume" option. The Extend Volume Wizard will then help you allocate the free space. The video also explains what to do if the option is still unavailable—sometimes the issue is due to a system reserved partition sitting between the C drive and unallocated space. In such cases, advanced tools or command-line instructions using DiskPart can help.
The video also briefly covers how to open DiskPart from the Run dialog, using commands like `list disk` to identify available drives, which can help if Disk Management alone isn’t solving the problem.
This is a helpful guide for anyone trying to manage storage space without relying on third-party partition software.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:18 Verifying unallocated space position
0:52 Deleting adjacent volumes
1:22 Using 'Extend Volume' on C drive
1:48 Checking for system reserved partition
2:01 Using DiskPart via command prompt
2:24 Conclusion
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