Is There Any Way to Extend the C Drive Without Formatting? Help Me Out

My C drive's space got low recently, and I don't want to delete the files since they are important to me. So, is there any way to extend the C drive without formatting? Appreciate your time and suggestions.

Best Answered by

Roxanne· Answered on Oct 29, 2024

Yes, it is possible to extend the C drive without formatting. Insufficient space on the C drive will seriously affect the daily use of the computer. Hence, adding more space to fix C drive space shortage is vital. To complete this task seamlessly, you can utilize a partition management tool like EaseUS Partition Master, which can let you resize the C drive by reallocating space from nearby unallocated space. Keep reading and learn how to do so.

With the help of EaseUS Partition Master, an all-in-one partitioning program, you can effortlessly extend the C drive with or without unallocated space. It offers multiple methods to increase the space on C drive, which are easy to operate and not time-consuming.

Free Download 

Windows 11/10/8/7100% Secure

Way 1. Extend C Drive via Adjust with 1-Click

A drive running out of space can be automatically extended using the "Adjust with 1-Click" feature of EaseUS Partition Master. Follow the instructions to extend the C drive with ease:

Step 1. Launch EaseUS Partition Master, and you will see the low disk space alert on the software interface when your C drive is full. Select "Adjust with 1-Click" to extend the C drive.

Step 2. Click "OK" to confirm the action. You can also choose "Manual Adjustment" to drag the end of the C drive rightward to add more space.

Step 3. Click the "Execute 1 Task" tab and then hit "Apply" to begin this process.

Way 2. Extend C Drive with the "Resize/Move" Option

If your C drive isn't that full and you haven't received the low space warning message, you can try the "Resize/Move" option of EaseUS Partition Master. You can also use this feature to extend the system partition in Windows 10. Here is the detailed procedure:

Step 1. Extend the C drive without unallocated space

  • Enter "Partition Manager" to right-click the partition with enough free space on the C drive, and choose "Allocate Space."
  • Hold the mouse and drag the end to adjust its space, which creates unallocated space to extend the C drive. Click "OK" to confirm.

Step 2. Right-click on the C drive to select "Resize/Move."

Step 3. Drag the system partition end into the unallocated space to add it to the C drive. And click "OK". 

Step 4. Press "Execute Task" and "Apply" to execute the changes.

People Also Ask

Can I Fix Bad Sectors by Formatting

Quick format is an easy way for some Windows users to fix many small errors. However, it's not a master key to all the problems. Can I fix bad sectors by formatting? This post will answer you.

Oliver

Oct 29, 2024

Unable to Shrink the C Drive Beyond 455 GB- Help

Did you find yourself unable to shrink the C drive beyond 455 GB? This guide can help you solve this problem with an effective way.

Cici

Oct 29, 2024

How Much Free Space Should Be on C Drive

How much free space should be on C drive so that the computer speed and system performance won’t be affected? Check here and you will find the answer.

Oliver

Oct 29, 2024

How Can I Join 2 RAW Partitions Bigger Than 2TB into One Partition, Help

Windows users always meet problems like '3TB only shows 2TB on a disk'. This short page focuses on this issue and helps join 2 RAW partitions bigger than 2TB into one partition.

Sherly

Oct 29, 2024

Can't Format Windows Hard Drive, What Should I Do

This short page focuses on removing the error that you can't format Windows hard drive. A professional format tool can help format a hard drive with Windows on it.

Sherly

Oct 29, 2024

How Do I Format a Drive for Network Shared Drive on Mac and Windows? Help

This passage will help you to deal with the problem of how to format a network shared drive for Mac and Windows effectively. You can choose the most suitable file system format for your Mac and Windows and then follow the tips in this article to finish formatting quickly.

Cici

Oct 29, 2024