I'm in the process of transitioning from Windows to Linux Mint on my laptop, where I'm setting up a dual boot. Initially, I allocated 64 GB for Linux, but I've been enjoying it and want to expand that partition to 256 GB. However, when I attempt to shrink it, I'm only shown 55 GB of available space, even though there's 200 GB+ free. I've tried several things, including disabling hibernation, running cleanup tools, and turning off system protection, but nothing seems to work. I'm hesitant to remove Windows just yet since it might have software that's not compatible with my Linux setup. Any suggestions on how to resolve this?
2 Answers
I’m not sure about file corruption risks when using GParted, but it’s generally safe as long as you’ve backed up what you need. Since you've already moved most important files, trying GParted should be alright! Just be sure to create a backup on an external drive before you start!
Have you considered using GParted in Linux to shrink the partition instead of doing it in Windows? Sometimes the Windows partition manager can be a bit restrictive. Also, remember to back up your files just in case something goes wrong.
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