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Resize/Move partition function in EaseUS Partition Master will help you:
- Extend partition - extend system partition to maximize computer performance, solve low disk space problem on a particular hard disk partition.
- Shrink partition - manage disk space better for different usage.
- Move partition - make the unallocated space behind the partition you want to extend.
How to Resize/Move Partitions with EaseUS Partition Master
First, download and install EaseUS Partition Master.
When you want to resize and move an existing NTFS or FAT partition on a single hard disk drive or SSD, a removable device like a flash drive, memory card, there are two cases:
How to Extend a Partition
Step 1: Launch EaseUS Partition Master
Step 2: Free up space to extend partition
If the hard drive has enough unallocated space to extend the target partition, jump to Step 3 and continue.
If not, free up space first:
1. Right-click on a partition next to the target partition and select "Resize/Move".
2. Drag the partition ends to free up space, leaving enough unallocated space behind the target partition, click "OK".
Step 3: Extend partition
1. Right-click on the target partition and select "Resize/Move".
2. Drag the target partition handle into the unallocated space to extend partition.
Step 4: Keep all changes
Click the "Execute Operation" button and click "Apply" to keep all changes.
How to Shrink a Partition
Step 1: Install and launch EaseUS Partition Master
On the main window, right-click on the partition that you want to shrink and select "Resize/Move".
Step 2: Adjust partition size
To shrink a partition, use your mouse to drag one of its ends to shrink partition space.
You can also adjust the partition size box to shrink the target partition.
Click "OK" to continue.
Step 3: Shrink partition
Click the "Execute Operation" button and "Apply" to keep all changes.
Tips: Please create WinPE bootable disk to manage your partitions if it is unavailable to boot the system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why Choose EaseUS Partition Master?
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"I've used Partition Master Professional many times to create, delete, format, move, rename, and resize partitions." —PCWorld
"Partitioning tools have come a very long since the days of complicated command line utilities and EASEUS Partition Master is one of the most advanced programs available." —TECH ADVISOR
"I love that the changes you make with EaseUS Partition Master Free aren't immediately applied to the disks. It makes it way easier to play out what will happen after you've made all the changes." —Lifewire
- Will the "Migrate OS" feature transfer the Windows system files only or the whole C drive?
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To ensure that the migrated system will boot normally, the Migrate OS feature will transfer all the files in the system and the boot partitions. Generally, the boot partition is the C drive so the transfer will include all the files in C.
- Does EaseUS Partition Master license apply to multiple computers?
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The license of Partition Master Professional and Server editions can be used on 1 computer only, while that for for the Technician and Unlimited editions can be used on multiple machines.
- What is the difference between EaseUS Partition Master Trial version and the Free version?
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Free is for home users only, with most basic functions available such as partition resize and clone. While trial can help you understand how this product works and test what a full license can do on a business or server OS machine.
- Will it cause any data loss after resizing the partition in EaseUS Partition Master?
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Generally, it will not cause any data loss or boot issue by resizing a partition. However, in order to protect your data, we suggest that you backup the partition before resizing, in case of any unexpected situations such as power outages, computer hardware failures, etc. You can use EaseUS Todo Backup to backup the partition and its trial version is fully functioned for 30 days.
- What should I prepare before resizing the partition?
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On the partition that is going to be operated, there might be some files being occupied by other programs. To ensure a successful operation, we suggest that you close all the unnecessary software before resizing that partition. Otherwise, EaseUS Partition Master will detect the partition being locked by the other software and require a reboot to resize the partition under boot mode.
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