Why we need a Windows disk management tool?
As we all know, Windows built-in tools can not fully meet the needs of users. Because when we use Disk Management to extend the volume, we will encounter the situation that Windows extend volume greyed out. To fix it, you have to delete the partition behind the target partition to get adjacent unallocated space before you can extend the partition. Of course, doing so will lose all data on the deleted volume. So you have to backup before deleting.
This is just one of the drawbacks, you will also encounter other similar problems when using other features of Disk Management, such as shrink volume greyed out, convert to GPT disk greyed out, etc. In short, Windows built-in tools are not perfect, whether Disk Management, DiskPart, or Command Prompt. Therefore, it is very important for us to have a reliable disk partition management software.
Which is the best Windows disk management tool for Windows 11 and 10?
Recently years, there are more and more disk partition management software on the market. Which one we can trust? Here, I recommend you to try a free partition software named AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard.
This is a free tool compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. Unlike other tools, it provides different features for different problems. It can create partition, delete partition, resize partition, merge partition, etc. Except for the basic features, it also supports advanced and additional features, such as free PC cleaner, disk cloning, converting NTFS to FAT32, converting MBR to GPT, and more.
The entire software is presented in a graphical user interface, and each step is accompanied by clear guidance. This is very friendly for users without computer experience.
Example: How to manage disk with this Windows partition manager
As mentioned in the first paragraph, to resolve Disk Management extend volume greyed out, we have to delete partitions behind the target partition to generate unallocated space. But AOMEI Partition Assistant offers you a different idea. Please refer to the following contents:
▶ Option 1. Move unallocated space
When there is unallocated space on your disk, but the unallocated space is not adjacent to the target partition, you can move the unallocated space behind the target partition via “Move Partition”. Then, use “Resize/move Partition” to extend the target partition.
Step 1. After opening this tool, right-click the “D drive” and select “Move Partition”.
Step 2. Then, you can put the mouse on the D drive part and drag the icon rightwards until the end. Click “OK” after you finish.
Step 3. Back to the main interface. You will find the position of D drive and unallocated space have been exchanged. Now, please right-click the “C drive” and select “Resize Partition”.
Step 4. Now, you find there’s a segment of the white bar next to the green bar. The white bar is the unallocated space. Drag the ring to adjust the size you want to add. After finishing, click “OK”.
Step 5. Click “Apply” to submit the operations.
▶ Option 2. Merge partition
Do you think option 1 is very simple? There is an easier way. You can directly merge the target partition with the non-adjacent unallocated space, which neither moves the unallocated space but also extends the target partition. You can refer to the following steps:
Step 1. Open the AOMEI Partition Assistant, you will find that there is a D drive between the C drive and the unallocated space. Right-click the C drive and select“Merge Partitions”.
Step 2. Tick the unallocated space and click on “OK”.
Step 3. Back to the main interface, click “Apply” to commit the pending operation.
Conclusion
Did you see it? Did you find it easier to expand partitions with AOMEI Partition Assistant? This is just a small part of this software, it has many more features that will surprise you. You can even go to the Pro Version to experience more practical features. If you are looking for Windows disk management tool, then you must not miss it!
