Why is my Extend volume grayed out?
Why is my Extend volume grayed out?
When you see the Extend Volume option grayed out on your computer, it signifies that there is no unallocated space on your hard disk. As there is no unallocated space after the C partition drive, so “Extend Volume” option is disabled.
How do I fix Extend volume greyed out?
As here is no unallocated space after the C partition drive, so extend volume greyed out. You need to have an “unallocated disk space” to the right of the Partition\Volume you wish to extend on the same drive. Only when “unallocated disk space” is available “extend” option is highlighted or available.
Why is extend volume grayed out and how do you quickly fix it?
As there is no unallocated space after the C partition drive, so “Extend Volume” option is disabled. As the only workaround to fix it, you have to make the drive: D an unallocated place by deleting it, but you will lose all data on that partition. To avoid that, you can back up the D partition beforehand.
How do I activate extend volume?
After Computer Management opens, go to Storage > Disk Management. Select and hold (or right-click) the volume that you want to extend, and then select Extend Volume. If Extend Volume is grayed out, check the following: Disk Management or Computer Management was opened with administrator permissions.
How do I Unshrink my C drive?
Please follow the below steps to troubleshoot:
- Press windows key + R key.
- In the run dialog box type, diskmgmt. msc and press enter.
- Now, right click the volume and then press Extend volume.
- Follow the on screen instructions.
How do I add more space to my C drive?
Follow the steps below:
- Right-click the “Computer” icon on the desktop and hit the “Manage” option.
- Click on “Disk Management” to open Windows Disk Management.
- Select C drive, right-click and hit “Extend Volume”.
- Set the amount of space to be extended to C drive following Extend Volume Wizard.
How do I move volume from disk 1 to disk 0?
You cannot combine disk 1 and disk 0 or take the volume from disk 1 to disk 0. Disk 1 and Disk 0 are two different physical discs. Disk 0 may be 120 GB SSD. Disk 1 may be 1 TB HDD.
What is the difference between free space and unallocated space?
Free space is the usable space on a Simple Volume created on a Partition. A Simple Volume creates a drive on the Computer. That space can be used and accessed on the PC. Unallocated space is the unused space on the Hard disk which has not been partitioned into a Volume or Drive.