I'm trying to set up a dual-boot system with Linux alongside Windows 11 on my laptop. When I go into Disk Manager to create a new partition, it won't let me shrink my C drive. I currently have five partitions: a 260MB EFI System Partition, a 449.49GB OS partition (with 123GB free), a 950MB recovery partition, a 26GB restore partition, and another 260MB recovery partition. Is there a limit on how many partitions I can have in Windows? Also, defragging didn't help, and I'm not sure what the Healthy Recovery Partitions are for.
3 Answers
You can't shrink the partition that's currently in use. Since your C drive is running Windows 11, it can’t be decreased while the OS is active. You might need to boot from a live Linux USB or an external tool to resize it safely.
It looks like you might be using GPT (GUID Partition Table), which allows for a maximum of 128 partitions. If you're using the Disk Manager, try a third-party tool for partition management, as they often provide more flexibility and options for resizing partitions without booting from another drive.
If you're unsure about GPT, it's just a newer partitioning scheme that improves limitations seen in MBR (Master Boot Record). It allows for larger drives and more partitions but can be tricky if you’re not familiar with it. Are you using Disk Manager to resize? That’s often limited.
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