Windows 7 Disk management advice

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In disk managment under disk 0 it says Basic 91.75 GB then 39mb unallocated then C drive 87.06 GB NTFS then 4.66 GB Unallocated.

Can I do something with that 4.66 GB. or put another way what did I do wrong with the 4.66 GB partition that seems to be wasted space.

 

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In Disk Management, when you have unallocated space like the 4.66 GB you mentioned, it means that this space has not been assigned to any partition on your hard drive. It's essentially unused space that is not part of any existing partition. If you have 4.66 GB of unallocated space on your drive, there are a few things you can consider doing with it: 1. Extend an existing partition: If you have a partition adjacent to the unallocated space and need more space on that partition, you can extend it into the unallocated space. 2. Create a new partition: You can create a new partition out of the unallocated space. This can be useful if you want to separate some data from the rest of your drive. 3. Merge with an existing partition: Some third-party partition management tools allow you to merge unallocated space into an existing partition, effectively adding the space to that partition. Before proceeding with any changes to your disk partitions, it's important to back up your important data. If you decide to create a new partition or extend an existing one, consider the following: - Data loss risk: Any modification to disk partitions carries a risk of data loss. Ensure you have backups of your important data. - Windows tools vs. third-party tools: Windows Disk Management has limitations. For more advanced operations like merging partitions, you might need to use third-party software. If you need further assistance with managing your disk partitions or deciding what to do with the unallocated space, feel free to ask for more guidance.