I recently upgraded my desktop by adding a new 2TB SSD because my old 500GB was full, especially with all the large modern games. Now, I really want my C drive to utilize this new space, but when I try to extend it in disk management, the option is greyed out. I read about creating a new spanned volume, but that option is also disabled. I'm wary of using third-party software due to security concerns. Ideally, I'd like to move my C drive completely to the new SSD, but I'm struggling to figure out how. I've also seen advice online that suggests it's not possible. Can anyone provide a solid solution? I'm running Windows 10 Pro.
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Short of merging, you could leave your C drive for Windows and just mount the new SSD as another drive. Then, set the new SSD as the default for your games and media. It saves hassle and can provide the space you need.
There's no straightforward way to merge C with your new SSD without some tricky setups, especially since system boot partitions can be finicky. A fresh install on the new drive while the old one is disconnected might be your best bet. If you really want to clone the old disk, that would also involve third-party software, which you seem hesitant about due to malware concerns.
If you just change the installation path for your games to the new SSD, you can reinstall them directly there and free up space on your old C drive. That's a practical workaround without diving into complex setups.
One straightforward method is to use software like Foxclone to clone your old SSD to the new one. You can format the new SSD and simply install your games there by changing the installation path during setup. There are even guides available on creating a secondary library on Steam, which might help you manage your games better.
You could convert the new SSD into a dynamic disk, but that's not advisable for a boot drive. Cloning the old drive is really the only viable recommendation, although it may not be as effective as you'd like it to be.
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