As is known when we install Windows 2008 Server, we have appointed partition size for every partition. Well then, can we say these partition size can meet our storage demands forever? The answer is negative. All things are changing, including our storage demands especially system partition storage demands. That is because we should continuously install Windows updates and application programs to keep the computer running better. Furthermore, we are surprised at browser caches and temporary files which can take up all unused space and make our computer run disorderly. When facing these troubles, we should take actions to manage partitions in time. Today, I recommend a Server partition magic called MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition to increase partitions. Here, we take Server 2008 partition as an example.
MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition is a powerful server partition magic which can be compatible with Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008, Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. Besides, this Server partition magic provides us with many functions, such as Partition Recovery, Partition creation, Partition format, Partition deletion, Partition copy, and Disk conversion.
Next, let me introduce advantages of MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition:
1. We can use it to manage our partitions easily with its powerful functions;
2. The unique Enhanced Data Protection function can ensure data safety;
3. If our boot partitions are NTFS partitions, we need not reboot the computer after increase.
4. It has humanized interfaces.
How to increase system partition of Windows 2008 Server with MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition?
If we want to increase system partition of Windows 2008 Server with MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition, we just need to shrink a partition to increase the system partition without deleting and formatting. Moreover, this Server partition magic has a humanized design, namely all operations will be listed in the "Operations Pending" column. Only after we click "Apply" button can the increase be realized. If our system partition is NTFS partition, we do not need to reboot the system after increase. Now, let's see detailed steps to increase system partition of Windows 2008 Server with MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition.
Detailed steps
First, open the Server partition magic to check partition properties.
Next, right click the partition needed shrinking, and then select "Move/Resize".
Next, drag the left border rightwards to gain unallocated space.
From this interface, we can see we have gain unallocated space. Here, we right click the system partition and also select "Move/Resize" in the shortcut menu.
Then, drag the right border rightwards to hold the unallocated space.
At last, we need to click "Apply" function button to perform the final operation after clicking "OK".
Now, we are successful to increase partitions. From these operations, we can see it is so easy to use MiniTool Partition Wizard Server Edition to increase partitions of Windows 2008 Server, isn't it? Just rush to download it to experience its powerful functions.