Merge unallocated partition with ext4

Question

I have a notebook with dual boot (Windows 8.1 & Ubuntu 16.04). I'm trying to merge an unallocated partition with an ext4 (sda8) partition.Is this possible?

I'm using a LiveUSB for all the procedure.

I really appreciate any help you can provide.

Fabby · Accepted Answer · 2017-01-22T20:28:54.307

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For a certain definition of "merge" it's possible: you need to move the two partitions next to each other and then you can extend sda8 with the empty space.

So:

Take a back-up
move sda6 to the left
move sda8 to the left
Press "execute" and go sleep
next morning, extend sda8

edited Jan 22 '17 at 20:28

answered Jan 22 '17 at 20:04

Fabby

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Thank's for your answer Fabby. But how can I move partitions right or left? Sorry but I'm a newbie. – Costis94 Jan 22 '17 at 20:12
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You can do it with a mouse. Right-click and select "Move/Resize" – Pilot6 Jan 22 '17 at 20:24
As you're using a LiveUSB: just click and drag. For more info RTFM ;-) – Fabby Jan 22 '17 at 20:24
Pilot6 for a pilot you are really smart!
Fabby I appreciate your help you are awesome!
– Costis94 Jan 22 '17 at 20:26
@Costis94: I think Pilot6's comment is good! That's why I upvoted it... [evil grin] – Fabby Jan 22 '17 at 20:27

Merge unallocated partition with ext4

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