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JakeChail
Sep 19, 2024Copper Contributor
How to Increase C Drive Space in Windows 11 without Formatting
Due to previous mistake. I only allocated 80GB storage for Windows OS. Now, there is only 10GB free space left in my C drive as Windows 11 eats up more space than Windows 10. In fact, there is a plen...
- Sep 19, 2024
I totally get it, I made the same mistake myself once! I used a free tool called Dr.Partition to easily drag and resize my partitions without losing any data on my D drive. It was way easier than I expected and saved me from a full Windows reinstall.
Check this: https://www.wintechhow.com/add-more-space-to-c-drive
Morganuiin
Sep 19, 2024Copper Contributor
Absolutely, let's dive into the do's and don'ts when you're trying to increase your C drive space in Windows 11 without formatting. Always back up your important files before messing around with partitions. When you're cleaning up before or after resizing, don't just delete everything you see. Check what you're deleting! Some system files are essential for Windows to run smoothly. I've seen people mistakenly delete files that they thought were junk, only to find their system acting all kinds of wonky later.