How To Extend C Drive?

Back up important data

Open Disk Management

Check for unallocated space next to C drive

If unallocated space is adjacent to C drive, right-click C drive

Select Extend Volume

Follow the wizard and finish

If unallocated space is not adjacent, shrink or move the neighboring partition

Use a partition manager to move partitions if needed

Create unallocated space directly after C drive

Right-click C drive again

Select Extend Volume

If Extend Volume is greyed out, ensure the disk is a basic disk and not limited by partition layout

If needed, delete or move the partition between C drive and unallocated space

Restart the computer after resizing if prompted

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