Quick Answer: How Do I Shrink a Partition in Windows 8?
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How do I force a partition to shrink?

Making Shrink Volume Work

  1. Run the Disk Cleanup Wizard, making sure to remove the hibernation file and all restore points.
  2. Disable System Restore.
  3. Disable the pagefile ( Open up System in Control Panel, then Advanced System Settings Advanced Performance Advanced Change No Paging File.

How do I change partitions in Windows 8?

1 – Press the Windows + R keys and type diskmgmt. msc (or enter that command in the Search charm). 2 – Type disk management in the Search Charm > Settings > Create and format hard disk partitions. Choose the disk / partition you wish to edit, right-click on it, choose Shrink Volume…

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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