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Question

Difficulty repartitioning my harddrive

Jul 26, 2017 2:51AM PDT

So this began when I added Ubuntu as an OS (alongside Windows 7) and let Ubuntu partition my harddive. Now my C drive is running out of space but I cannot seem to merge any of the partitions with the C drive. I tried EaseUS Partition Master, but am struggling. I tried to move the C drive so it is not at the end but can't seem to manage it. All my files are backed up and I only care about keeping the Windows 7 OS (as I do not have the original disk). I have included a screenshot of the EaseUs Partition Master. http://imageshack.com/a/img922/9941/KBW521.png Help is much appreciated Happy

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In this case, I would
Jul 26, 2017 6:59AM PDT

1. CLONE THAT DRIVE because the next step can in rare cases blow up the OS.
2. Boot GPARTED (what it is and use is on the web.
a. Using GPARTED move the "other" partition down.
b. Using GPARTED moved C: to the end of "other."
c. Using GPARTED extend the size of C:.

Remember you can't do this when booted into Windows. This is why we use GPARTED boot CD/USB systems.

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Downloading GParted and Tux2
Jul 27, 2017 10:29AM PDT

Thanks for your reply. So I have the GParted file and need to create a bootable USB. So reading around I need to download Tux2... although the dowload asks me to specify a few details of which I am not so sure....wondering if I can leave all the preselected options as is and just download? Screen shot here - http://imageshack.com/a/img924/8643/fZrfCK.png (In the meantime I also tried using AOMEI - another partition tool with no luck. I am guessing GParted is my best option now.)

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Why not use a ready to use Live version?
Jul 27, 2017 11:13AM PDT