Partition Magic 8.0 or similar

[Channel Hopper]

I've got a laptop with just over 8GB in the OS / C drive, and about 20GB of unallocated space elsewhere

It would be great if I could merge the two sections, leaving the D drive alone which is full of other bits and bobs.

Would PArtition Magic allow me to do such a thing and if so, does anybody have a copy I can blag ?

 

[archive10]

I've got a laptop with just over 8GB in the OS / C drive, and about 20GB of unallocated space elsewhere

It would be great if I could merge the two sections, leaving the D drive alone which is full of other bits and bobs.

Would PArtition Magic allow me to do such a thing and if so, does anybody have a copy I can blag ?

I seem to remember that you can only expand partitions if free space is contiguous and adjacent to the partition.
But I think you can move the D drive to make the free space just so.
Do make a back-up first, pls.

Just-checking-questions:
- What OS are your using?
- What format are the partitions?

 

[pgh13]

Take a look at Easus.com. There's a free version of their software that may be suitable

 

[snapperoonie]

Check out MiniTool Partition Wizard, it's free and like st1 says just make sure you back up first.

 

[excollier]

GParted is the best one out there. It's free.
http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=gparted

 

[Channel Hopper]

Thanks, will try over the next couple of days.

I have in the meantime, been moving all non essential o/s files over to the D drive, freeing up around 1.2 GB, giving some breathing space.

I was wondering if I start with the original XP install disc (or possibly a more recent Windows one) the first stage of installation gives the option of deleting /combining partitions before installing any operating system. I could then exit before adding any files.