Windows 10: Is it possible to shrink partition from HDD dock?

Discus and support Is it possible to shrink partition from HDD dock? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I have a 1TB HDD dock that I'm using to connect an HDD This HDD already has Windows 10 installed on I'm trying to shrink the main large NTFS partition... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by mibaup, Jan 17, 2021.

  1. mibaup Win User

    Is it possible to shrink partition from HDD dock?


    I have a 1TB HDD dock that I'm using to connect an HDD
    This HDD already has Windows 10 installed on
    I'm trying to shrink the main large NTFS partition to get a separate 300GB partition (I want to store some files there), but I get the following error:


    Is it possible to shrink partition from HDD dock? [​IMG]


    Is there a way to shrink it?

    Thanks

    :)
     
    mibaup, Jan 17, 2021
    #1

  2. undo partition shrink

    Hi,

    If you accidentally shrink the volume of your SSD partition, there is an option to extend the volume as well. To extend the volume of your SSD partition, follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows key + X on your keyboard and select Disk Management.
    • Right-click the partition that you want to expand and click Extend Volume.
    • Select the amount of space that you want to extend.

    Keep us in the loop with the result.
     
    Gerard Qui, Jan 17, 2021
    #2
  3. Junaid_A Win User
    HDD Docking

    Hi Tonyo,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forum.



    • What is the make and model of the computer?
    • What is the make and model of the docking station?


    The computer docking connections located on the bottom of the computer vary between computer models. For the docking station to work properly, the docking posts, eject mechanisms, and electrical connections on the docking station must be compatible
    with the connections on your computer model.



    Meanwhile, if the docking station is compatible, you may update the device drivers for your docking station and check if it works.



    Update device drivers for docking station:

    • Open the PC manufacturer support Web site, search for the
      Docking Station Driver for your PC model.
    • Install the driver suggested and check.


    If the issue persists, update the BIOS and try connecting the Docking Station again.



    Note:

    Modifying BIOS/ complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the
    configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk.





    Regards,
     
    Junaid_A, Jan 17, 2021
    #3
  4. qinada Win User

    Is it possible to shrink partition from HDD dock?

    undo partition shrink

    Hi, disk management has limitations on the size of shrinking partition. Also extending partition with Disk Management, you must have unallocated space next to the partition which you need to expand. Otherwise, the button is grayed out.

    I suggest you use a third party free disk partition manager to help you to
    extend the partition
    .
     
    qinada, Jan 17, 2021
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