I recently removed Windows from my dual-boot setup with Arch, but now I'm stuck with some unallocated space that I can't seem to access. The issue is that my boot partition is located between my root partition and this empty space, making it impossible to expand my root partition directly. Is there a reliable application or method to move partitions around?
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Moving the boot partition isn’t straightforward, and if done incorrectly, it can cause boot issues. Instead, you might want to create a partition in that free space and mount it to a specific folder in your root, like /home/user/partition-name.
You can use tools like DiskGenius, but GParted usually does the job. Just be cautious when moving your boot partition, as it could prevent Linux from booting properly.
To move your partitions, it's best to create a live USB with GParted on it. I usually use the Devuan live ISO for these tasks. Boot from the USB and run GParted to shift your partitions around as you need.
You can indeed use GParted from a live USB to move the partitions. If you aren't keen on moving them, you might consider creating a new data storage partition and just linking your docs, music, and downloads there. But don't forget to back up your system before making any changes!
I think I'll go with the live USB option too. Thanks for the reminder about backups; I haven't done one since I installed Arch two months ago!