How to: Extend SSD Partition Windows 10 without Data Loss
Why extend SSD partition?
When using a computer for an extended period, it's common for the system to prompt users about insufficient disk space. If not addressed, this can lead to freezing issues, affecting user experience, especially for those who rely heavily on their computers. To resolve this, users need to extend the SSD partition on Windows 10, ensuring they can continue using their device without interruptions.
How to extend SSD partition Windows 10 without deleting partition?
To extend an SSD partition in Windows 10, you can use the built-in Disk Management tool to merge adjacent unallocated space with the required extended partition, but this may not be possible if the unallocated space is non-adjacent.
You can use Qiling Disk Master Standard, a free disk management software, to merge partitions with non-adjacent unallocated space, which is not possible with Disk Management.
You can freely download and explore ways to extend your SSD C drive.
Step 1. Install and run Qiling Disk Master Standard. Right-click on the C drive and choose "Merge Partition".
Step 2. Drag to the unallocated space.
Step 3. Finally, click "Proceed" to submit the pending operation.
Extend SSD partition by allocating free space from other partitions
The Merge Partition function in Qiling Disk Master Professional can be used to extend SSD partition, but if there is no unallocated space on the disk, the Allocate Free Space method can be used to allocate free space from other partitions to the C drive, eliminating the need for separate unallocated space.
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Step 1. Install and run Qiling Disk Master Professional, right-click on the partition with remaining free space, select "Allocate Free Space" to allocate the free space.
Step 2. In this step, you can select the capacity you intend to allocate and select the target partition.
Step 3. The free space of the C drive has increased after the operation. Click "Proceed" to complete the process.
Extension method: Move apps to other partitions
To free up space on your SSD partition, you can relocate programs installed on it to another partition, thereby increasing the available space. This method allows you to optimize your SSD usage and make the most of your storage capacity.
Sum up
This article provides a detailed guide on how to extend an SSD partition in Windows 10, highlighting three methods to achieve this. It also recommends using Qiling Disk Master, a powerful tool that can help with this process. For users running Windows Server, it is suggested to upgrade to Qiling Disk Master Server to extend SSD partition.
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