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‎05-10-2024 07:20 AM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11

I have noticed that the recovery partition is located to the right of my C drive, So unable to extend the C drive. I am reluctant to reset or reinstall Windows, so I'm seeking assistance from the community to resolve this issue. If HP offers online technical support, could you please guide me to the appropriate page? I've already attempted to use the virtual agent, so I would prefer assistance from human experts. I hope this message reaches someone with the technical expertise to help me preserve my storage from my files. I lack sufficient technical knowledge about partitions or using CMD, so I am unable to resolve this issue on my own. Please don't guide me to follow step by step manuals.

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‎05-13-2024 07:10 AM

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Hi @INEEDHELPFORME,

 

Welcome to HP Support Community.

 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

 

I understand your concern and frustration. It sounds like you're dealing with a partition layout that's preventing you from extending your C drive easily. While I can't provide step-by-step instructions, I can give you some general advice on what you might try next.

 

  • Check Disk Management: Go to Disk Management by right-clicking on "This PC" or "My Computer" and selecting "Manage." Then, go to "Disk Management" under the "Storage" section. This will show you a graphical representation of your disk layout. You can try right-clicking on your C drive to see if the option to extend it is available. If it's greyed out, it might mean there's no adjacent unallocated space.
  • Third-Party Partition Managers: There are third-party partition management tools available that might be able to help you rearrange your partitions to free up space next to your C drive, allowing you to extend it. Be cautious when using these tools and make sure to back up your data beforehand.

 

Remember to always back up your important data before making any changes to your disk partitions, as there's always a risk of data loss when modifying disk layouts.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Take care and have a good day.

 

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Alden4

HP Support 

Raj_05
HP Support Community Moderator
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‎05-15-2024 10:08 PM

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Instead of saying third-party software u might say with a step by step process

 

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