Resize the partition
Hello, My C:\ drive has a capacity of 12 Go (free space 5,25 Go only) and my D:\ drive has a capacity of 55,6 Go (free space 43,5 Go). I am using Microsoft Windows server 2003 R2 (Standard x64 Edition) SP2. And I need to install some windows updates and upgrade my Exchange 2007 console SP1 to SP2. I would need to proceed to a resize and would like to increase my C:\ drive capacity to 20 Go. I have never done it before. Could you please help me out??? Thanks in advance, Graig
January 11th, 2010 6:44pm

You'll need to use something similar.Acronis® Disk Director Server 10.0http://www.acronis.com/enterprise/products/diskdirector/Regards, Dave Patrick .... Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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January 11th, 2010 7:03pm

Hello Dave,Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I have to resize 6-8 servers and increase the C:\ disk space.Does it mean that I need to get 6-8 licenses?? Is there any other possible way to resize the disk for free ???Otherwise I have few questions about the application you proposed me:- How long does it roughly take to resize a disk?- Would that impact the users? Will I have to reboot the server?- What risk do I run resizing the disk?Thanks again,Gregory
January 11th, 2010 8:20pm

Good question. It looks like you may need to buy multiple licenses but I'd check that here. Yes, the server will need to be off-line for this process.http://www.acronis.com/support/You may want to consider some backup, rebuild, restore method.Regards, Dave Patrick .... Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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January 11th, 2010 8:40pm

Hi Gregory,For a free solution, you may consider to use diskpart to extend a data volume in Windows Server 2003.How to extend a data volume in Windows Server 2003, in Windows XP, in Windows 2000, and in Windows Server 2008 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325590 Sincerely, Wilson JiaThis posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
January 12th, 2010 5:26am

With the help of EASEUS Partition Master, it is easy to extend Windows Server 2003 system partition, Easeus works like a charm. A step-by-step instructions:http://www.partition-tool.com/resource/extend-system-partition-server-2003.htm
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June 4th, 2010 10:33am

http://www.partitionwizard.com/help/resize-partition.html
September 20th, 2010 9:16am

You just mentioned the common problem that majority people met. How to extend the partition on the server 2003. Windows server 2003 DM does not support resize partition, that’s why users find the third party software to deal with. Aomei Partition Assistant Server Edition like one powerful server partition manager that can resize partition freely on server 2003.
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March 8th, 2011 12:10pm

In consideration of this condition,I suggest you can use the third-party software like Aomei Partition Assistant Server Edition.It can help you extend your system partition safely and no data loss. Sincerely, junehe
March 28th, 2011 8:45am

Hi, In order to resize system partition on Windows Server 2003, you have to use some partition software. Because there is no resize feature in Disk Management. and Diskpart doesn't support system/boot partition extension.Therefore, Server Partition Manager is the best choice to resize partition Windows 2003 without losing data. The step by step instruction on how to increase C drive capacity: http://www.partition-magic.org/windows-server-2003/resize-partition-windows-server-2003.html
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April 13th, 2011 5:26am

hello~ guy You can resize partition and increase your C: partition with the partition manager software, it is much easer and efficient,. Based on my own experience, the MiniTool partition manager software is a good one, you can have a try. There are several ways to start Move/Resize operation. what is the most important part is that, MiniTool partition manager software home edition is FREE. link: you can take a look: www.resize-partition.com resize partition
September 8th, 2011 4:49am

Download Hiren Boot CD . Its free. It has lot of tools also many partition tools. Boot from CD there you find tools to resize the partitons.If you found this post helpful, please "Vote as Helpful". If it answered your question, remember to "Mark as Answer". MCSE,MSCITP-EA
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September 8th, 2011 5:42am

Hi Graiggoriz, i had this problem before. i have done it without using any third party tool. Please check out this link: look for post #3 Please backup your system first all your drives to an external drive using windows backup then follow the steps on the link While i was doing it i encountered an error "NTLDR is missing" you can check this link on how to fix it Good luck!Every second counts..make use of it.
September 8th, 2011 6:28am

In consideration of your condition,I suggest you can use the third-party software like MiniTool Partition Wizard to resize partition. It can help you extend partition without data loss.
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September 15th, 2011 4:28am

Windows server 2003 DM does not support resize partition i am afraid you have to turn to the 3rd party partition magic server, which can resize partition without data loss.
September 23rd, 2011 4:50am

In order to resize partition in Windows Server 2003, you have to use some 3rd party partition magic server. The step by step instruction on how to resize partition: http://www.partitionmagicserver.com/help/resize-partition.html
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September 26th, 2011 5:11am

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