OK, problem solved. I used Parted Magic to erase and reformat the hdd, then create 2 partitions, a 20Gb and a 280Gb.

I installed Carolina Puppy in the small one and Win 10 in the big one.

I...

It didn't work for me. Couldn't manage the screenshot.

Currently reinstalling Win10 after erasing the disk and repartitioning.

Roger

What am I supposed to do with all that?

Roger

I need to rearrange the partitions to get rid of wasted space. Win10 won't allow it and Parted Magic says there are none



I agree but can't get it to work.

Roger

Didn't work. Snipping tool never asks where to save or name it.

Remember, I've never seen win10 before.

Roger

I do have one; Parted Magic. It can't see any win10 partitions now altho it did before.

Seems my only option is toi reformat the disk and start over.

Roger

Granted but that's like backup; I always think of it after I need it.

Win10 says it will restore the previous OS but it was in one of the partitions I deleted to make room for other versions
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Don't know, came installed on a used laptop. Now win7 is gone so I can't start over.

Guess I'm stuck with win10.

Why can I shrink a partition but not expand it?

Roger

Thanks, I'll try it.

I use Parted Magic but it can't see the 10 partitions at all.

Roger

hi;

I purchased a used laptop with win 7 installed on a 300Gb hdd.

I downloaded the win10 installation program and successfully installed 10.

I tried repartitioning the hdd and foolishly...