Extending linux root partition with unallocated space

Question

I have set my PC to dual boot Linux and windows 10.

I have cut some space from my C:/ partition in windows using some program.

now i want to extent the root Linux partition with that unallocated space, I am using GParted on a live USB but I am not able to do so,

the right click on root and selecting resize not detecting the free space!

What should I do

@Pilot6 I Guess I am not asking about how to resize ! I am asking about That I can't resize !!!! — ATEF, Mar 10 '17 at 17:56
If you read "how to resize", you will understand why you can't resize. Unallocated space should be near the partition you want to resize. — Pilot6, Mar 10 '17 at 17:57
@Pilot6 I read it and i still don't know how to do that! please advise. currently I have made some changes to make the un allocated space be part of the extended partition but I haven't apply yet, should I proceed? — ATEF, Mar 10 '17 at 18:08
This is correct. You can proceed, but be prepared to re-install grub if you move the stating point of the partition you boot from. — Pilot6, Mar 10 '17 at 18:09
great, I know how to reinstall it, I hope nothing goes wrong! — ATEF, Mar 10 '17 at 18:10

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 10 '17 at 18:04

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You can only resize with empty space that is to the right of the partition. You have to move partitions first until the empty space is in the right position.

answered Mar 10 '17 at 18:04

Barafu Albino

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Why to the right? It can be to the left as well ;-) – Pilot6 Mar 10 '17 at 18:05
Not always, and, for most filesystems, that will actually involve moving first and resizing after. I prefer doing those operations one at a time. – Barafu Albino Mar 10 '17 at 18:07
currently I have made some changes to make the unallocated space be part of the extended partition but I haven't apply yet, should I proceed? – ATEF Mar 10 '17 at 18:08
It seems yes. If you want to increase /dev/sda6 then the empty space should be inside the extended partition. – Barafu Albino Mar 10 '17 at 18:10
@BarafuAlbino, i will try now to do that, i have queued 4 operations to do so, i hope it works! – ATEF Mar 10 '17 at 18:12
@BarafuAlbino is correct. I move left and resize right. – heynnema Mar 10 '17 at 19:09

heynnema · Answer 2 · 2017-03-10T19:19:43.813

Short answer...

First backup your data. Data loss or data corruption is possible.

move sda3 all the way left
- be prepared that Windows may not boot, if this is your C: drive
- use Windows install/repair disk to repair, or use boot-repair
click the Apply icon
resize the left side of sda4 all the way left
move sda5 all the way left
click the Apply icon
move sda6 all the way left
resize the right side of sda6 all the way right
click the Apply icon

Extending linux root partition with unallocated space

2 Answers2

First backup your data. Data loss or data corruption is possible.