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You're unable to expand your storage space... the system reports insufficient room on the drive.

You're unable to expand your storage space... the system reports insufficient room on the drive.

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08-19-2023, 12:48 PM
#1
I found several images showing what occurs, and I searched Google for possible fixes but none succeeded. Here are some approaches tried—refreshing and scanning disks, reformatting and deleting partitions, using third-party tools, and even trying DiskPart to GPT the drive. Unfortunately, it only showed 638GB free out of 931GB. Now I’m considering discarding the HDD altogether.
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CROSSBOWWEAPON
08-19-2023, 12:48 PM #1

I found several images showing what occurs, and I searched Google for possible fixes but none succeeded. Here are some approaches tried—refreshing and scanning disks, reformatting and deleting partitions, using third-party tools, and even trying DiskPart to GPT the drive. Unfortunately, it only showed 638GB free out of 931GB. Now I’m considering discarding the HDD altogether.

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Omarhh
Member
217
08-29-2023, 03:26 AM
#2
Windows typically doesn’t allow increasing partition size unless there’s unused space next to it. You may have to use a third-party program or remove the partition in between.
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Omarhh
08-29-2023, 03:26 AM #2

Windows typically doesn’t allow increasing partition size unless there’s unused space next to it. You may have to use a third-party program or remove the partition in between.

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simhannat
Member
69
09-03-2023, 03:31 PM
#3
The partition in the middle isn't deletable because of system restrictions.
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simhannat
09-03-2023, 03:31 PM #3

The partition in the middle isn't deletable because of system restrictions.

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cooldude99889
Member
179
09-04-2023, 07:00 PM
#4
Have you attempted using the command prompt in admin mode followed by diskpart? If you’re not concerned about data loss on that drive, you can choose each partition and remove them, though proceed with caution! (Yes, I’ve seen you run diskpart before—have you accidentally damaged everything on the drive?)
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cooldude99889
09-04-2023, 07:00 PM #4

Have you attempted using the command prompt in admin mode followed by diskpart? If you’re not concerned about data loss on that drive, you can choose each partition and remove them, though proceed with caution! (Yes, I’ve seen you run diskpart before—have you accidentally damaged everything on the drive?)

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Grammy_Award
Junior Member
48
09-10-2023, 07:45 PM
#5
I attempted that, but the same error appears again. It doesn’t matter if I ignore the data on that drive; selecting the middle one always shows only the help option.
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Grammy_Award
09-10-2023, 07:45 PM #5

I attempted that, but the same error appears again. It doesn’t matter if I ignore the data on that drive; selecting the middle one always shows only the help option.

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HeadshotGames
Member
198
09-13-2023, 05:30 PM
#6
Consider trying TestDisk first, focusing on removing the partition table.
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HeadshotGames
09-13-2023, 05:30 PM #6

Consider trying TestDisk first, focusing on removing the partition table.

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connor8c
Member
163
09-27-2023, 01:33 PM
#7
Execute the command prompt with admin privileges, initiate DiskPart, choose the appropriate disk, execute Clean All (as you're not concerned about data on that disk). Proceed with caution—double verify the correct disk is selected before running Clean. Follow the guidance provided: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...orage.html
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connor8c
09-27-2023, 01:33 PM #7

Execute the command prompt with admin privileges, initiate DiskPart, choose the appropriate disk, execute Clean All (as you're not concerned about data on that disk). Proceed with caution—double verify the correct disk is selected before running Clean. Follow the guidance provided: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...orage.html

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xTheo
Junior Member
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09-30-2023, 12:19 PM
#8
Thanks! It seems TestDisk successfully removed the partition table.
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xTheo
09-30-2023, 12:19 PM #8

Thanks! It seems TestDisk successfully removed the partition table.

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jspr03
Member
64
09-30-2023, 08:50 PM
#9
Great! I'm happy to assist.
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jspr03
09-30-2023, 08:50 PM #9

Great! I'm happy to assist.