Question about
How do I resize my partition after I've created it with boot camp?
I've split my hard drive 50/50 for Windows 7 and 10.7 using boot camp assistant, it seems the only way I'd be able to change this would be to wipe the Windows partition and resize it. So, how do I non-destructively resize the partitions?
top answers
migo's pick
I've never actually tried this, so it may or may not work in practice.
Windows gives you the ability to shrink a partition, given that you aren't using the whole partition. Right click on "My Computer," choose "Manage," and then go to the DIsk Management section. Right click on your main partition and choose "shrink volume." Windows should check the volume and tell you how small you can shrink it to. Shrink it to whatever size is allowed that you're comfortable with.
After you've shrunk the partition in Windows, you should be able to non-destructively shrink the partition in Mac OS using the Disk Utility.
Again, I've never tried this in real life, but it seems like it should work. As always, back up anything super important before you try it. Worst case scenario is you screw up your Windows install and have to redo it.
Windows gives you the ability to shrink a partition, given that you aren't using the whole partition. Right click on "My Computer," choose "Manage," and then go to the DIsk Management section. Right click on your main partition and choose "shrink volume." Windows should check the volume and tell you how small you can shrink it to. Shrink it to whatever size is allowed that you're comfortable with.
After you've shrunk the partition in Windows, you should be able to non-destructively shrink the partition in Mac OS using the Disk Utility.
Again, I've never tried this in real life, but it seems like it should work. As always, back up anything super important before you try it. Worst case scenario is you screw up your Windows install and have to redo it.
mark as good answer
1 person likes this answer
Clicking the mark as good answer button helps us highlight the best answers.
It is likely you will need specialist 3rd party partitioning software to resize partitions. This article may provide assistance: guides.macrumors.com/Extend/Resize_Boot_Camp_Parti.... With the anomalies and errors that can occur, it may well be easier to wipe and setup boot camp again.
mark as good answer
0 people like this answer
follow this question
share:
Related questions
3 users following this question:
This question has been viewed 305 times.
Last activity .
Tips for giving the best answers
Sometimes it's just little details that separates a great and not so great answer! Here are a few simple tips to keep in mind:
- 1
- Be complete and thorough. Don't skimp on the details!
- 2
- Try not to answer with a question. Because that's not really an answer, right?
- 3
- A little research goes a long way. Back up your claims and assumptions!
- 4
- Try to be patient, tech questions can be complicated.
- 5
- You are awesome for both reading this and answering questions.