How to merge C and D drive Windows 7

Situation: with more and more data stored to C drive of Windows 7, my system partition is nearly out of space. Since there are not so many data on D drive, I am eager to know how to merge D drive to C drive of Windows 7.

Ways to Merge C Drive and D Drive in Windows 7

Here, we mainly introduce 2 ways to merge partitions. One is to use system built-in Disk Management, and the other is to ask third-party partition manager for help.

How to Merge C and D Drive by Using Windows 7 Disk Management

First of all, users need to backup all important data on D drive to other partitions, which can avoid data loss. Then, right click “Computer”, choose “Manage”, and click “Disk Management” to get its main interface:



Here, please delete partition D to release unallocated space.



Then, right click C drive and choose the function “Extend Volume…” from short-cut menu and perform the remaining operations according to prompts. After that, we can say D drive is merged to C drive.

How to Merge C and D Drive in Windows 7 with Partition Manager

Firstly, we need to download an excellent partition manager from the internet. If users fear of downloading the software which has defects, try using MiniTool Partition Wizard. After downloading and installation, launch it to open its main interface:



In the main interface, select any partition to unfold action panel, and then click “Merge Partition” button.



Next, select the partition we want to extend (here C drive needs extending) and click “Next”.



Then, select the partition that will be included to the target partition and click “Finish” to go back to the main interface.



At last, click “Finish” button to apply changes to computer. After application, we are successful to merge C drive and D drive in Windows 7.

Comparing the 2 solutions above, we can find resorting to partition manager is the best way to merge partitions since users do not need to backup data in advance. Nevertheless, if users want to make partition merging realized, please download MiniTool Partition Wizard Professional Edition because free edition does not support merging partitions.