Windows 10: If I move some unallocated space before the windows partition, does it break?

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  1. If I move some unallocated space before the windows partition, does it break?


    I did some stuff to my partitions and realized too late that I left some unallocated space after all the partitions, at the far right. If I use some program to move it does windows break and need reinstallation?Below in an image of my partition scheme

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    DerpyPlayz18, Sep 16, 2021
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  2. RejZoR Win User

    Partition space

    You're not understanding this. Unallocated space is NOT equal as (partitioned) empty space.

    Unallocated space means empty RAW sectors on HDD. Empty space means an already allocated file system (either FAT32 or NTFS or any other) that is not occupied by any data.

    So in your case, as DanTheBanjoman already suggested, don't try to shrink "unallocated space", extend the main (C*Smile If I move some unallocated space before the windows partition, does it break? :) partition instead. You can't shrink something that doesn't exist (unallocated space), but you can extend the existing partition over unallocated space.
    So, just select the C: partition and extend it further. Program should automatically allow you to do that. I'm not using Partition Magic, but i usually done this with either:
    MiniTool Partition Wizard Free - manage and resize disk partitions (also for 64bit OS!)

    or

    EaseUS Partition Master - manage disk partitions (only for 32bit OS!)
     
    RejZoR, Sep 16, 2021
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  3. Unallocated Space to C Drive

    Thanks
     
    realtravisbrown92, Sep 16, 2021
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  4. Ruz San Win User

    If I move some unallocated space before the windows partition, does it break?

    Unallocated Space to C Drive

    Hi Travis,

    It appears that a disk partition was created but was never assigned its allocation. Assuming there are no files stored in the unallocated partition, perform these steps to combine it with your C: drive:

    • In Disk Management, right-click on (CIf I move some unallocated space before the windows partition, does it break? :) which appears next to the
      Unallocated partition.
    • Select Extend.

    Let us know if you're able to combine the spaces after following the steps above.

    Regards.
     
    Ruz San, Sep 16, 2021
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