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How to shrink volume in Windows Server 2012 R2?
I am trying to shrink a volume on Windows Server 2012 R2 system, but I'm unsure of the proper steps to do this effectively. I've looked into the Disk Management tool, but I’m not very familiar with t...
Defragment your drive before shrinking volume in Windows Server 2012 R2! A fragmented volume can lead to difficulties when trying to change its size. I didn’t realize this at first, and it caused my shrink operation to fail half the time. Use the built-in Disk Defragmenter or a third-party tool if you need to.
Be cautious of system reserved partitions or related system volumes. If you accidentally try to shrink or modify those, it can throw the system off balance. I was once messing with a recovery partition thinking I was safe, and I ended up with boot issues. Always make sure you know which partition you’re dealing with.