It probably isn't the quickest way of getting a 'mere partition resizing' job done - but it should be relatively fool-proof, and it should overcome the obstacle(s) where certain files locations may be blocking/limiting the resizing. I've done this quite a few times now, upgrading hard drives, and migrating hard drive to SSD. Optionally, free unallocated space could also be created, which can subsequently be used to create additional partitions using Windows Disk Manager.Įverything should work exactly as it was, except now with resized partitions. Restore from the disk image - but just resize/move the partition boundaries, as desired, before hitting 'go'. Create full disk image (all partitions) to a separate drive (internal or external)ĥ. Download and install Macrium Reflect Free Edition.Ĥ. Users are welcome to discuss and share backup scripts in this section of the forum.

For a free program, you get incredibly powerful software that allows you to create effective backups.

Create a running VM of a Macrium Reflect image in seconds, Full support for Windows 10 Task Scheduling using the Windows Task Scheduler 2. In: Edit comments in existing backup files. Macrium Reflect Free allows you to back up your entire computer and schedule backups. This is one way I would suggest the OP could achieve partition resizing.ġ. Macrium Reflect v7 Free Edition has new features that were not included in v6 Free Edition: Instant Virtualisation of Macrium Reflect images using viBoot.

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