MiniTool Partition Wizard Tutorial: Move Space from C to D or D to C (No Data Loss)
Your C drive is full? Take space from D and give it to C in minutes. No data loss. No reinstalling Windows.
In this step-by-step tutorial, I will show you how to download, install, and use MiniTool Partition Wizard to move space between drives.
🔹 What you will learn:
How to shrink C and give space to D (restart required)
How to shrink D and give space to C (no restart required)
How to move an NTFS partition that is blocking the way
How to apply changes and handle the restart prompt
📥 Download MiniTool Partition Wizard:
https://www.minitool.com/partition-ma...
📌 Steps in this video:
PART 1 – Move 5GB from C to D:
Shrink C by 5GB
Move the NTFS partition left
Expand D by 5GB
Apply and restart (normal)
PART 2 – Move 20GB from D to C (No Restart):
Shrink D by 20GB
Move D to the right
Move NTFS to the right
Expand C to the right
Apply – no restart needed
💡 Quick Tips:
To move a partition without resizing it → click and hold the MIDDLE of the slider
To shrink or expand → drag the LEFT or RIGHT edge
Shrinking C requires a restart (normal)
Expanding C requires no restart
⚠️ Warning:
Always back up your important files before making partition changes. Do not turn off your PC during operations.