How to Move Partition with GParted in Windows 10, 8, 7?

How to Move Partition with GParted in Windows 10, 8, 7?

Geeks - GParted is a free and open-source partition editor for graphically managing your disk partitions. It is a powerful tool that can be used to create, delete, resize, move, and format partitions, as well as to check the integrity of your disk and file system. In this article, we will show you how to use GParted to move a partition in Windows 10, 8, or 7.

Download and install GParted on your computer. You can download the latest version of GParted from the official website (https://gparted.org/download.php). After downloading the installer, run it and follow the prompts to install GParted on your computer.

Boot from the GParted live CD or USB. After installing GParted, you need to boot your computer from the GParted live CD or USB. To do this, insert the GParted live CD or USB into your computer, restart your computer, and press the appropriate key (usually F12 or Esc) to enter the boot menu. From the boot menu, select the GParted live CD or USB as the boot device.

Select the partition you want to move. Once GParted has booted up, you will see a list of all the partitions on your hard drive. Select the partition you want to move, and then click on the "Move/Resize" button in the top toolbar.

Resize the partition. In the "Move/Resize" window, you can resize the partition by dragging the handles on the partition bar. You can also enter the new size of the partition in the "New size" field. Make sure to leave enough unallocated space next to the partition you want to move.

Move the partition. Once you have resized the partition, click on the "Move" button. In the "Move" window, you can move the partition by dragging it to the desired location on the disk map. You can also use the arrow keys to move the partition.

Apply the changes. After you have moved the partition to the desired location, click on the "Apply" button in the top toolbar to apply the changes. GParted will prompt you to confirm the changes, and then it will begin moving the partition. This process may take a few minutes to complete, depending on the size of the partition and the speed of your hard drive.

Reboot your computer. After GParted has finished moving the partition, you need to reboot your computer to apply the changes. Remove the GParted live CD or USB and restart your computer. It should now boot into the partition you moved.

That's it! You have successfully moved a partition using GParted in Windows 10, 8, or 7. GParted is a powerful and useful tool for managing your disk partitions, and it can be a lifesaver when you need to resize or move a partition.