Windows 10: Expanding a boot disk

Discus and support Expanding a boot disk in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Is it possible to extend the C drive to other drives? I am running low on space on my boot drive and I recently installed a 2 TB HDD. i just need to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by happyman8760, Jan 20, 2020.

  1. Expanding a boot disk


    Is it possible to extend the C drive to other drives? I am running low on space on my boot drive and I recently installed a 2 TB HDD. i just need to know if i can extend my C drive to my E drive. the 2 TB one




    my disks in Disk Management look like this:


    Disk 0

    Dynamic

    1863.00 GB

    Online


    Disk 1

    Dynamic

    931.50 GB

    Online


    Disk 2 Boot

    Dynamic

    111.77 GB

    Online

    :)
     
    happyman8760, Jan 20, 2020
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  2. geotso Win User

    Can't safely remove external disk

    In reference to the steps of your suggestions:

    • The issue is specific to the particular disk and it started after I've used the disk to save the System image backup (created with the Control Panel > File History tool).
    • I didn't disable any windows Service. I'm just wondering if there is any to disable.
    • Safe boot with networking, or clean boot doesn't resolve the issue.

    Thank you.
     
    geotso, Jan 20, 2020
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  3. Suupala Win User
    Disk boot failure after removing old Vista partition

    Thank you for the reply, muchomurka! As I indicated in my post, I have already tried all the steps you suggested to no avail:

    - I cannot choose startup repair since the computer does not boot from the installation media
    - I cannot use command prompt since the computer does not boot further than the POST screen
    - I have disconnected and tried out all hard drives individually.

    Since I had Win 10 up and running a few hours ago, I can say with 100% certainty that none of the hardware is faulty.

    The real mystery is, how come the system won't boot from any media without an empty disk containing an old Vista boot sector being on top of the boot priority list? And which steps to take now that I've cleaned this disk and it does not exist anymore?

    Would appreciate any ideas and pointers!
     
    Suupala, Jan 20, 2020
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  4. domy85 Win User

    Expanding a boot disk

    expanding windows raid array

    Should be able to add the drive, boot the system. Go into Disk Manager under Administrative tools. The new drive should show as unallocated space. Then you should be able to right click the raid 5 and expand it into the unallocated disk/new drive. Im not sure if I missed a step so if I did someone say something *Smile Expanding a boot disk :). Depending on the raid controller you might have to add it first through the controller config first.
     
    domy85, Jan 20, 2020
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