How to increase the C drive on the main hard drive

Today we'll talk about how to increase the C drive directly from the Windows system, as this is one of the "burning" topics on the forums. Despite the fact that the hard drive is physically a single device, with the help of special programs all its available volume can be broken into almost any number of logical partitions. For example, the same carrier for one owner is defined in the operating system as a "C-drive" of 500 GB, and in the other - as "C" disks of 100 GB and "D", respectively, 400 GB. It's all about pre-breaking, which, by the way, can be changed at any time. How can I not remember the cartoon about a tailor and a merchant who wished to get 10 hats from one skins.

On some strange belief, most hard disks implemented in computers and laptops are divided into two sections: the smaller one is for the system, and the larger one is for user files. In our previous articles we have already pointed out the drawbacks of such a solution, so we will not dwell on the expediency again. Whatever it was, the web often asks about how to increase the C drive.

There are several ways to solve it. Some assume the use of third-party programs, while others allow for the use of the operating system Windows. You can increase the C drive using DiskDirector from Acronis. Its only drawback is spreading on a fee basis, but for many it is not a problem now. The first dialog box that appears after installation and startup is the selection of the operating mode (automatic or manual). If you just need to figure out how to increase the size of the C drive , without going into the nuances of the file system, the "machine" is quite appropriate. In the right window, specify the desired partition, and in the left (the "Masters" group) - increase the available space. Before you increase the C drive, you need to decide what other partition will be resized - after all, gigabytes of emptiness does not occur.

So, first we specify the disk that needs to be done more, and then - from which the volume is taken away. The Free Space Wizard will start, where you can select the desired size by moving the slider. In the next window, the summary information will be displayed - it is useful to carefully read it to avoid making a mistake. By clicking the "Finish" button, the user enters the DiskDirector main page. At the top there is an image of a flag painted in a black and white square: after clicking on it, the last warning table will be displayed, where you can select "Proceed" to perform or "Cancel" the operation. Sometimes a reboot may be required, as indicated by a warning.

In how to increase the C drive, there is nothing complicated. Let's point out some features:

- no data from partitions is deleted;

- the operation takes some time to complete;

- the computer can not be turned off while the program is running. For stationary systems, it makes sense to take care of the source of backup power;

- volume change is carried out at the expense of other sections.

Of similar software products can be noted Partition Magic from Paragon.