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Expand partition in Gparted backwards vs. move backwards + expand


Can't increase partition size with GParted?GParted doesn't recognize the unallocated space after my current partitionWhat is the best way to add unallocated space located before to Ubuntu 12.04 partition with GParted live?Can't resize extended partitionGparted Linux Mint 18.1 issueRearrange partitions in gparted to extend a partitionUnable to extend partition even though unallocated space is next to it using GPartedAllocate free space to root partitionWill I be able to move my root partition without failing to boot?What are the limitations on where we can move a partition in gparted?






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Which is quicker and safer?:



  • To enlarge a Gparted partition backwards

or:



  • To move the original (smaller) partition backwards, and then enlarge it?

Example demonstration



Enlarge /dev/sda3 to fill the unallocated space.



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    Which is quicker and safer?:



    • To enlarge a Gparted partition backwards

    or:



    • To move the original (smaller) partition backwards, and then enlarge it?

    Example demonstration



    Enlarge /dev/sda3 to fill the unallocated space.



    enter image description here
    (source: fritzhardy.com)










    share|improve this question


























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      Which is quicker and safer?:



      • To enlarge a Gparted partition backwards

      or:



      • To move the original (smaller) partition backwards, and then enlarge it?

      Example demonstration



      Enlarge /dev/sda3 to fill the unallocated space.



      enter image description here
      (source: fritzhardy.com)










      share|improve this question
















      Which is quicker and safer?:



      • To enlarge a Gparted partition backwards

      or:



      • To move the original (smaller) partition backwards, and then enlarge it?

      Example demonstration



      Enlarge /dev/sda3 to fill the unallocated space.



      enter image description here
      (source: fritzhardy.com)







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