Share this article
Improve this guide
Windows 11 Extend Volume Greyed Out: 5 Way to Fix it
Give a try to these quick methods now
7 min. read
Updated onOctober 23, 2023
updated onOctober 23, 2023
Share this article
Improve this guide
Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more
Key notes
You will get alow disk space warningon your Windows 11 PC when there is insufficient storage space to save new programs or install a new update on a particular drive.
In such cases, extending the volume can come in handy. You can easily extend the drive and create additional storage space on it in multiple ways.
However, several Windows 11 users have reported that for them, theExtend Volume option is greyed outin the Disk Management console.
This restricts the user from going ahead and extending the volume and getting rid of the low disk space warning on their Windows 11 PC.
If you are also among those users facing the extended volume option greyed out on Windows 11, you are in the right place.
This guide lists all the practical solutions you can follow and possibly resolve the issue. Let us take a look at the solutions, one by one.
Why is the extend volume option greyed out in the Windows 11 Disk Management console?
You open the Disk Management console to fix the low storage space on your disk drive, only to find out that the Extend Volume option is greyed out in Windows 11. This could be frustrating.
Like any other Windows 11 issue, there could be multiple reasons, or one specific reason, why the option is greyed out or unavailable for you.
One of the above-mentioned reasons could be the one triggering the issue and has disabled the extend volume option in your Windows 11 PC.
The good thing is that you can easily fix this problem by following the below-mentioned solutions, and then extend the volume with no difficulties.
How can I fix the extend volume option greyed out in Windows 11?
1. Convert FAT to NTFS
This will initiate the FAT to NTFS format conversion. Once the format process is complete, you can go ahead and try to see if the extend volume option is now available to you or not.
2. Remove adjacent volume
You will now be able to see the extend volume option fully functioning after deleting the volume andmerging unallocated space to the volume.
3. Extend to an external disk
Another important thing to note before following the above steps is that the method is applicable only for non-boot volumes. This means that you cannot extend a system volume using this method.
The best part about this method is that, even though the disk is extended across 2 different disks, under File Explorer, it will appear as one.
4. Use Shrink Volume
If you do not wish to delete a volume as mentioned in method 2, then you can use the option to Shrink Volume.
5. Use a third-party tool
One of the trusted third-party tools that can help you manage different tasks related to disk management on your Windows 11 PC isAOMEI Partition Assistant.
It includes multiple features, such as extending, shrinking, or merging partitions, in a matter of a few clicks. All this happens without any data loss.
How can I prevent disk drives from getting full on my Windows 11 PC?
It is essential to have sufficient storage space available on your PC for it to function smoothly and also have some room to install new applications.
There are multiple ways to keep the disk drives from getting full.
➡ Check for viruses and malware
If a virus or malware is present on your PC, it will create unnecessary files and clog up the storage space. In such cases, it is very important to check for viruses or malware and remove them from your PC.
➡ Run Disk Cleanup
The disk Cleanup tool is a good way of clearing out all the unnecessary files from disk storage.
➡ Repair disk drives
If the disk drive has errors and a corrupt file system, it will also show you that your hard drive is filled for no reason.
To cure this, you can make use of the Chkdsk command in the Command Prompt.
➡ Move huge files to another drive
If multiple huge files are lying on your disk drive, then we would advise you to move them to another drive with ample space.
Furthermore, you can shift all the huge files to an external hard disk and save space on your PC for more important files.
The solutions mentioned above will help you fix the extended volume option greyed out on your Windows 11 PC.
Let us know if some other methods or tips did the job for you and if you would like to share them with others in the comments section below.
More about the topics:disk drive,Windows 11
Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
User forum
0 messages
Sort by:LatestOldestMost Votes
Comment*
Name*
Email*
Commenting as.Not you?
Save information for future comments
Comment
Δ
Sagar Naresh
