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How to safely extend c drive in Windows 11 when the menu grayed out?
Don't waste time on the built-in Disk Management utility. The Extend Volume... option is grayed out.
If you really want to increase the C drive space without losing data, please follow this step-by-step guide instead:
https://www.howtogeeker.com/increase-c-drive-on-windows-pc
SavannahAoWith a few simple steps, Windows 11 users can access Disk Management and extend their drive partitions, providing flexibility in managing disk space without the need for third-party tools.
How to extend C drive in Windows 11 with Disk Management:
- Press Win + X and select Disk Management from the menu.
- In the Disk Management window, locate the C: drive (the primary partition you want to extend).
- Right-click on a partition with free space (e.g., 😧 drive) and select Shrink Volume.
- Enter the amount of space to shrink (which will turn into unallocated space) and click Shrink.
- Once unallocated space is available, right-click on the C: drive and select Extend Volume.
The C: drive will now extend, and the additional space will be merged with your existing partition.
Kaidenhim You can't extend the C: drive if the unallocated space is not adjacent to it. You may need third-party software to move partitions if necessary. Though the built-in Windows 11 Disk Management tool provides an easy way to expand C drive on Windows 11, you should be very careful while shrinking or deleting partitions to avoid data loss. Always back up important data before making changes.
