is it possible to resize the windows partition?

Question

I recently re-installed windows xp on my computer. The problem however is that i installed it on a partition that was too small, and after only a few days i have just 186 MB left and nothing to delete. The partition is only 3.5 GB I have paragon partition manager, but it doesn't seem to help much. Is it even possible to make the partition that windows is installed on any larger? Is there a free program or some way inside windows to do this?

Answer 1

It would be best to start over. Delete all of the partitions when you begin to reinstall. Then select the WHOLE drive when you begin the format/installation process.



But if you want, try Partition Commander http://www.v-com.com/ Run off to Staples any BUY it. You would want the DISK, in case you run into trouble. Heavy duty maintenance software like Anti-virus, Partition management and operating systems should be used from a disk for the highest reliability, since the whole system can get WRECKED from a bad download. It just makes sense to spend a little bit of money to do it right.



Hey, when you are done installing Windows again, you ABSOLUTELY MUST have about 4GB of FREE SPACE. When it uses up some space, you are DOOMED when you have less than 1GB of free space.



Good luck and Happy Computing!

Answer 2

There are many 3rd party programs - like Partition Magic that will resize partitions. I also beleve that in Windows XP, under disk management in the Administrative Tool area in your control panel allows you to do this. I have never used the Windows version but have used Partition Magic.... You can also create new partitions on the fly.



Again XP Pro (not sure about Home) has some of that built into the Tool section.

Answer 3

To get Paragon Partition Manager for free you can click here on the link http://j.mp/1k3Vpu4

Answer 4

Yes, you can re-size your windows partition, but Windows can't do it by itself. To perform this task for free, you'll need the help of a professional operating system - Linux - to do the job that Windows can't.



Simply download and boot from this Linux LiveCD:



http://gparted.sourceforge.net/livecd.php

Answer 5

you will possibly desire to have the flexibility to precise click on computing gadget and choose cope with. Scroll right down to storage and then Disk administration. you will possibly desire to have the flexibility to precise click on the C: stress and strengthen the stress with the unallocated area. you will possibly be able to might desire to precise click on the G: stress and shrink the quantity first. yet another technique may well be to transform the C: stress from easy to a Dynamic stress (additionally achieved in Disk administration) which will enable you to strengthen the C: stress with the unallocated area.