Utilize non adjacent free space?

[davewill2010]

I have 2 partitions on my server and 197GB of unpartitioned/unallocated space. My C partition is running low on space and I want to use the unallocated space to extend the C partition but the unpartitioned space is not adjacent to it so I am unable to use it. Is there a workround so I can extend the partition into the unpartitioned space?

Using Partition Manager 11 Server edition by the way

[Mech_An]

Could you please post here a screenshot of Windows Disk Management? Then I will be able to provide step-by-step instructions how to enlarge C: partition.
* right-click on 'My computer' and choose 'Manage';
* select 'Disk Management' in 'Storage';
* maximize the window;
* click 'PrintScreen' key on the keyboard to capture the screen into the Windows Clipboard;
* paste the image and save it as JPG, GIF or PNG file;

[davewill2010]

Originally Posted by Mech_An

Could you please post here a screenshot of Windows Disk Management? Then I will be able to provide step-by-step instructions how to enlarge C: partition.
* right-click on 'My computer' and choose 'Manage';
* select 'Disk Management' in 'Storage';
* maximize the window;
* click 'PrintScreen' key on the keyboard to capture the screen into the Windows Clipboard;
* paste the image and save it as JPG, GIF or PNG file;

Hi here ya go

Thanks

[Robin A.]

I´d do this:

1. Backup E, creating an image in an external USB disk.
2. Delete E. This leaves free space "to the right" of C.
3. Extend C using this free space. Instant and risk-free operation.
4. Restore the image to the free space left to the right of the new C.

[Mech_An]

Originally Posted by Robin A.

I´d do this:

1. Backup E, creating an image in an external USB disk.
2. Delete E. This leaves free space "to the right" of C.
3. Extend C using this free space. Instant and risk-free operation.
4. Restore the image to the free space left to the right of the new C.

Why so diffucult?

I would recommend the following:
1. Backup C and E first (because all partitioning operations are potentially dangerous)
2. Right-click partition E and select Move\Resize. In the new Wizard move E to the end of your Hard Drive
3. Apply changes.
4. Once completed, right-click C and select Move\Resize. In the Wizard move the right partition border to cover all unallocated space between 2 partitions.
5. Apply changes
Done!

[Robin A.]

I think that image operations are faster and more reliable than "move" operations. Personal preferences. Note that probably the second procedure would be longer than the first (two backups, one move).