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How to Merge Unallocated Space on Windows 11
The Disk Management utility is the go-to option
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Updated onOctober 24, 2023
updated onOctober 24, 2023
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Unallocated space in Windows 11 is simply a waste of storage, with the OS not recognizing it, and it’s imperative that you merge the space with another partition. But doing so is not always easy!
Windows has a major drawback. It can’t merge partitions unless they are adjacent. In most situations, this is actually the case and theExtend Volumeoption is greyed out. This is where third-party tools come into the picture. Let’s get straight to it and find out all the ways to merge unallocated space.
How do I merge unallocated space in Windows 11?
1. Using Disk Management
An easy way to merge unallocated space in Windows 11, whether you have the space adjacent to the required partition or not, is through Disk Management. And if you findExtend Volume greyed out, deleting the partition(s) in between will do the trick!
2. With Diskpart
Using Diskpart toextend the C: drivein this case or merge unallocated space in Windows 11 is slightly more complex, given that it won’t list the target partition. So, you will need to first identify the adjacent partition and then extend it.
3. Through AOMEI Partition Assistant
To merge two partitions not adjacent to each other, you can use a third-party software and not worry about losing data or having to move it to another volume. And there’s none better thanAOMEI Partition Assistant. It has a simple user interface and allows making quick changes.
So, if you werenot able to extend the driveearlier, things should now be good!
Tips for merging unallocated space on Windows 11
That’s how you merge unallocated space to C: drive in Windows 11 or an adjacent partition. Problems usually arise when the unallocated space is not adjacent, but you now know how to work around it!
And while you are at it, there’s also the option tomerge two SSDswithout losing data. This will provide greater storage on a single partition and enhance efficiency.
For any queries or to share how you merged the unallocated space, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
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