In this video I will show you how to resize your Windows partition (bootcamp partition) without having to delete or reinstall Windows. I am running Windows 8.1 64 bit and this will also work with.

Windows 7 partition manager request

'Does anyone know if Partition Magic 8 will work on Windows 7? I have a partition that I would like to delete and just redistribute that free space to another partition. Does Windows 7 have any built-in tools to do that?'

'I face a problem of low disk space in the C drive or 'C drive is out of space' after I installed Windows 7. I have assigned 19.5 GB for my C drive. Now I want to extend C drive. How do I do that? The total capacity of my hard disk is 180 GB. Please help!'

'I want to resize my partition C in which Windows XP is installed and spare some space to install Windows 7 and keep a dual-boot between Windows XP and Windows 7. This will cause a resize of a local disk C: and D: (there are already data to the interior). Is it possible to resize partitions under Windows 7 without data loss?'

Why resize a partition on Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows XP

The reason why to have a Windows 7/8/XP partition manager to manage the disk including:

• When most people use Windows system like Windows 8/7/XP and if they want to upgrade Windows system, they have to extend C drive. The reason is that the new Windows system requires much more space than original Windows XP, 7 or 8.
• Microsoft recommends a fresh installation of Windows OS to replace Windows XP, 7 or 8. After the Windows 7, 8 or 10 is installed, the partition might become low disk space when you try to install the other applications and program. In such condition, you also have to extend Windows 7/8/XP partition for other applications.
• People need some time to be familiar with the new Windows system but still cannot give up their old system. Therefore, they plan to keep the old system and spare some space to create a new partition to install Windows 7/8/10 and have a dual-boot system.

The shortage of free Windows disk management to extend Windows 7/8/XP partition:

Windows built-in disk management has the ability to extend volume and shrink volume.

1. If you try to extend partition E by using the unallocated space before partition E, you will see a warning, which means that if you continue, the basic disk will be converted to dynamic disk. If you converted the disk to dynamic, you cannot convert the dynamic disk back to basic with Windows 7 disk management, except using a third party Windows 7 partition manager.

So there must be unallocated space behind partition E if you want to extend partition E using the 'Extend Volume' feature of Windows 7 built-in disk management. If there is no unallocated space behind partition E, a third party Windows partition manager is required.

Best free Windows partition manager for Windows 10/8/7/XP

Many people want to get the best free partition manager to manage their hard disk, including resizing a partition. If you are one of them, EaseUS Partition Master is for you. (EaseUS Partition Master software now supports dual boot Windows 8 and Windows 7, go to download it and try.)

Here are some standards to choose the best free Windows 7/8/XP partition manager:

• It must be safe and will not destroy the data on the hard drive.
• It must be easy to use.
• It must work stably and be compatible with the system.

Give that, there is the best free Windows partition manager for you - EaseUS Partition Master Free.

• It is tested thousands of times by the Test Department for the data security. If you still feel not sure about it, you have two options to resize Windows 7, 8 or XP partition: extend one and shrink another by 'Resize/move feature' or merge two partitions into one by 'Merge partition.'
• It is easy to use which allows you to drag and draw on the disk map to the size that you want.
• Most of the famous IT professionals have tested the software and written reviews for this free partition manager, such as Cnet, PCWorld, etc. And this software also helps to solve partition problems under other Windows OS and you can even apply it as a free Windows 10 partition manager to manage partitions in Windows 10.

Extend/Shrink partition on Windows 7/8/XP with EaseUS partition manager

Here we'll take how to extend C drive as an example to show you how to use Windows partition manager software to extend or shrink Windows partitions on your own:

Step 1: Launch EaseUS Partition Master

Step 2: Add space to the System C drive

1. Shrink partition and leave unallocated space for extending C: drive:

• Right-click on a partition next to the C: drive and select 'Resize/Move'.
• Drag the end of the partition that is next to the C: drive and shrink it, leaving unallocated space next to the system C: drive, and click 'OK'.

2. Right-click on the System C: drive and select 'Resize/Move'.

To add space to the C: drive, drag the system partition end into the unallocated space.

Step 3: Confirm to extend system C drive

Click the 'Execute Operation' button, it will list the pending operations, and click 'Apply' to execute the changes and extend the C drive.

What you need to install Windows 10 on Mac

• MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
• MacBook Air introduced in 2012 or later
• MacBook Pro introduced in 2012 or later
• Mac mini introduced in 2012 or later
  

• iMac introduced in 2012 or later¹
• iMac Pro (all models)
• Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later
  

The latest macOS updates, which can include updates to Boot Camp Assistant. You will use Boot Camp Assistant to install Windows 10.

Sony optiarc dvd rw ad-7585h driver for mac. 64GB or more free storage space on your Mac startup disk:

• Your Mac can have as little as 64GB of free storage space, but at least 128GB of free storage space provides the best experience. Automatic Windows updates require that much space or more.
• If you have an iMac Pro or Mac Pro with 128GB of memory (RAM) or more, your startup disk needs at least as much free storage space as your Mac has memory.²

An external USB flash drive with a storage capacity of 16GB or more, unless you're using a Mac that doesn't need a flash drive to install Windows.

A 64-bit version of Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro on a disk image (ISO) or other installation media. If installing Windows on your Mac for the first time, this must be a full version of Windows, not an upgrade.

• If your copy of Windows came on a USB flash drive, or you have a Windows product key and no installation disc, download a Windows 10 disk image from Microsoft.
• If your copy of Windows came on a DVD, you might need to create a disk image of that DVD.
  

How to install Windows 10 on Mac

To install Windows, use Boot Camp Assistant, which is included with your Mac.

1. Use Boot Camp Assistant to create a Windows partition

Open Boot Camp Assistant, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder. Then follow the onscreen instructions.

• If you're asked to insert a USB drive, plug your USB flash drive into your Mac. Boot Camp Assistant will use it to create a bootable USB drive for Windows installation.
• When Boot Camp Assistant asks you to set the size of the Windows partition, remember the minimum storage-space requirements in the previous section. Set a partition size that meets your needs, because you can't change its size later.

2. Format the Windows (BOOTCAMP) partition

When Boot Camp Assistant finishes, your Mac restarts to the Windows installer. If the installer asks where to install Windows, select the BOOTCAMP partition and click Format. In most cases, the installer selects and formats the BOOTCAMP partition automatically.

3. Install Windows

Unplug any external devices that aren't necessary during installation. Then click Next and follow the onscreen instructions to begin installing Windows.

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4. Use the Boot Camp installer in Windows

After Windows installation completes, your Mac starts up in Windows and opens a ”Welcome to the Boot Camp installer” window. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Boot Camp and Windows support software (drivers). You will be asked to restart when done.

• If the Boot Camp installer never opens, open the Boot Camp installer manually and use it to complete Boot Camp installation.
• If you have an external display connected to a Thunderbolt 3 port on your Mac, the display will be blank (black, gray, or blue) for up to 2 minutes during installation.

How to switch between Windows and macOS

Restart, then press and hold the Option (or Alt) ⌥ key during startup to switch between Windows and macOS.

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If you have one of these Mac models using OS X El Capitan 10.11 or later, you don't need a USB flash drive to install Windows:

• MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
• MacBook Air introduced in 2015 or later³
• MacBook Pro introduced in 2015 or later³

• iMac introduced in 2015 or later
• iMac Pro (all models)
• Mac Pro introduced in late 2013
  

To remove Windows from your Mac, use Boot Camp Assistant, not any other utility.

For more information about using Windows on your Mac, open Boot Camp Assistant and click the Open Boot Camp Help button.

1. If you're using an iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) or iMac (27-inch, Late 2013) or iMac (27-inch, Late 2012) with a 3TB hard drive and macOS Mojave or later, learn about an alert you might see during installation.

2. For example, if your Mac has 128GB of memory, its startup disk must have at least 128GB of storage space available for Windows. To see how much memory your Mac has, choose Apple menu  > About This Mac. To see how much storage space is available, click the Storage tab in the same window.

3. These Mac models were offered with 128GB hard drives as an option. Apple recommends 256GB or larger hard drives so that you can create a Boot Camp partition of at least 128GB.