How to Extend a Partition in Ubuntu

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This wikiHow teaches you how to extend a partition in Ubuntu using GParted. GParted is a free partitioner that you can download from https://gparted.org/livecd.php .

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    If you don't have GParted downloaded, you can get it from https://gparted.org/livecd.php . Otherwise, GParted will be located in the Dash in Ubuntu Live environments.
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    You can't edit partitions that are actively in use. If a partition is mounted, unmount it by clicking Eject in the file manager.
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    When you right-click, a menu will appear next to your cursor and the resize button is usually the second option in the list.
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    If you aren't able to make the space larger, you might need to repeat these steps to shrink a different partition first.
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    These changes will be added to a queue that you can watch via a progress bar. This process may take a few seconds or a few minutes, depending on the number of changes that you've queued.
    • Don't close any windows or shut down your computer while these changes are taking place. Keep your eye on the progress bar to see when it's safe to turn off your computer. [1]
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    You should notice the new changes once your computer restarts and boots up. [2]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://howtoubuntu.org/how-to-resize-partitions-with-the-ubuntu-or-gparted-live-cd
      2. ↑ https://www.howtogeek.com/114503/how-to-resize-your-ubuntu-partitions/

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      1. Open GParted.
      2. Click the partition you want to resize from the menu in the upper right corner.
      3. Right-click a partition and click Resize .
      4. Click and drag the handles on either side of the bar to expand the space.
      5. Click Resize/Move and Apply .

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