That's the problem, I can't figure how to expand C to the unallocated space. Some HELP in posting on Computing.net plus free progs and instructions Cheers

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I can't help with the program you are using but, I have done this with this live cd: http://gparted.sourceforge.net/ I prefer to do 1 operation at a time and reboot between each one. In other words, resize, then reboot, resize the reboot, XP usally runs check disk, when you finally reboot to the HD. Of course you know this is not risk free. larry

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Larry thanks, But that stuff is quite greek to me. I also sent a request to easus support and if I hear back I will post the info. Some HELP in posting on Computing.net plus free progs and instructions Cheers

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I fiddled with the program for about an hour a couple of weeks ago in hopes of fixing a drive that had two partitions. The OS xp was on 3 gigs and the 36 + gig was empty. Never could find the way to get the expand partition option in Easus Partition Manager to work. Too used to partition magic, but not enough space on C: to install it. If you have a spare hard drive you could clone it...then take out all the partitions...resize them the clone the OS back. A little round about, but you are not required by law :-)to sit and watch the operation. Easus Partition Manager looks like it could be a super program in the future.... though.

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unallocated space shows up AFTER d: not AFTER c:. You can not use that space. It needs to be contiguous to c: One of many reasons to backup and delete d: Cloning as suggested by worldlibrary is a method I have used successfully before. Good recommendation.

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Here is the reply from Easus tech support: If you want to enlarge your system partition, you must confirm that there is some unallocated space next to the system partition. Otherwise the system partition will not be able to enlarge. After that, you may position the mouse pointer on the right boundary of the C: partition. When the mouse pointer changes to a double-headed arrow, you should drag the handle to the right to enlarge the partition. At last, you have to apply these changes in the left pane. The resizing operation would be executed during the next rebooting. It still doesn't seem to work so I replied back to them for more advice. Also, thanks wanderer for your advice, There is over 150GB of stuff on the D partition

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I would bet even money the owner of the computer has no backups. Why not convince them to buy an external drive or another internal for backups. Then you could image to it and create new partitions. Wheather or not backups exist you shouldn't be resizing without them. If the deal goes south you will catch the flack. One other thing to mention. There are several other programs available to resize partitions. Some work right inside Windows and are as simple as dragging the size bar sideways. Acronis® Disk Director Suite 10.0 has a free trial period that should satify your immediate needs. I haven't used that suite but have used other Acronis software. http://www.acronis.com/homecomputin...

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Thanks Othehill, I will try that product, hopefully it will do what it says it will! I'll let you know

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Hi OtheHill, I got into a chat with Acronis and the trial version is not totally functional, BUT, they said I could merge both partitions together and the PC would still work out fine if I purchased their product: Here's the limitations: Anthony: Acronis Disk Director Suite 10.0 trial version has the following limitations: Anthony: Only partitions of the minimum size (1 cylinder ~ 7,8 MBytes) can be created (both in Windows and in rescue mode) Anthony: Acronis OS Selector trial period expires after 15 days, and then starts with a 15 seconds delay Anthony: No other operations can be committed So I guess it is simply a trial that doesn't work...LOL Thanks for the suggestion though

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Have a look at the this link. http://www.hiren.info/pages/bootcd

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150gig of data on d:?? you are headed for disaster. No if, ands, or buts. How will you feel if you lost it all???? Your best option is buy acronis and a 2nd hard drive and use the clone method. This will at least give you a backup if something fails.

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Can only echo Wanderer re' risk of data loss etc... A few $$$$/£££'s well spent now will reduce (if not completely remove) the tears in the future... Spend the pennies (buy a sitable util - and Acronis is worth the cash from my limited experience with it) and transfer/copy data to a new/second drive? Maybe even duplicate to optical too; no single storage system is entirely failure-proof etc...?

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OtheHill, thanks for the link, I didn't see the download but it has tons of stuff on it that's for sure. Trvlr, I think there's too much stuff to back up. I'll wait and see what Easus Teck support comes up with, if their product works it will be awesome!

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I will agree with the others and state for the THIRD time that you should make a backup of at least the personal files. Acronis True Image, their imaging/cloning program has a 15 day free trial that I believe is fully functional. You can download it from the Acronis site. You can also buy it at newegg.com for about $25. Refer back to #13.

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OtheHill, check response 15 about Acronis

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That was for Acronis Disk Director Suite 10. I am talking about Acronis True Image. The reason the Disk Director may not be fully functional is because once your resize your partitions you don't need it again. Normally when you create a disk image it is done for insurance. It is more likely you will need that image for restore purposes later, rather than within 15 days. Therefore Acronis can allow full functionality without much risk of being ripped off. The reason I stated I BELIEVE is fully functional is this. Prior to the latest version coming out within the last two weeks the Acronis site stated the free trial was for a fully functional version. If you were to clone and then clone back to the original drive you would be doing that the same day. You wouldn't care if the trial period expired. That said, it sounds like you personally don't use any backup software. If that is the case you are playing Russian Roulette. Doing that with your own files is one thing, doing it with someone Else's files is another story.

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Well GLORY BE!!!! The Easeus Partition Manager Home Edition pulled through with flying colors. What the tech support had told me worked out and I was able downsize the D Partition and then I was able to resize the operating system partition to a larger size. I didn't back anything up because the owner said as long as I could resize the partitions she would be happy. So I would recommend this free for home use software to anyone as it worked great for me. As far as we can tell, all the user files are still intact, programs run fine etc. Thanks to everyone for their advice!! The problem is solved.

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"I didn't back anything up because the owner said as long as I could resize the partitions she would be happy". Of course she would be happy IF you could resize WITHOUT losing any of the data that has never been backed up. At the risk of being flamed I would say this. Don't thank us, because you didn't take our advice. You escaped this time but keep gambling and you will get someone really pissed.

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