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I am trying to extend my ext4 partition using the GParted application. I've tried a number of times to get this to work, but it seems impossible.
I've seen many threads about the issue being the unallocated space isn't next to the correct partition, there's a swap in the way, etc. But this isn't my case, as the unallocated space is directly to the left of the ext4 partition I want to extend.
When I go to resize, it doesn't give me the option to move to the left, just the right:
Am I missing something here?
partition gparted
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I am trying to extend my ext4 partition using the GParted application. I've tried a number of times to get this to work, but it seems impossible.
I've seen many threads about the issue being the unallocated space isn't next to the correct partition, there's a swap in the way, etc. But this isn't my case, as the unallocated space is directly to the left of the ext4 partition I want to extend.
When I go to resize, it doesn't give me the option to move to the left, just the right:
Am I missing something here?
partition gparted
edited 6 hours ago
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42k1483142
asked 22 hours ago
Nathan GrieserNathan Grieser
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Is the partition mounted? Your screenshot suggests it is.
– Stephen Kitt
22 hours ago
1
Yes it is, should this not be the case?
– Nathan Grieser
22 hours ago
add a comment |
I am trying to extend my ext4 partition using the GParted application. I've tried a number of times to get this to work, but it seems impossible.
I've seen many threads about the issue being the unallocated space isn't next to the correct partition, there's a swap in the way, etc. But this isn't my case, as the unallocated space is directly to the left of the ext4 partition I want to extend.
When I go to resize, it doesn't give me the option to move to the left, just the right:
Am I missing something here?
partition gparted
edited 6 hours ago
Rui F Ribeiro
42k1483142
asked 22 hours ago
Nathan GrieserNathan Grieser
61
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I am trying to extend my ext4 partition using the GParted application. I've tried a number of times to get this to work, but it seems impossible.
I've seen many threads about the issue being the unallocated space isn't next to the correct partition, there's a swap in the way, etc. But this isn't my case, as the unallocated space is directly to the left of the ext4 partition I want to extend.
When I go to resize, it doesn't give me the option to move to the left, just the right:
Am I missing something here?
partition gparted
partition gparted
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asked 22 hours ago
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edited 6 hours ago
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edited 6 hours ago
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1
Is the partition mounted? Your screenshot suggests it is.
– Stephen Kitt
22 hours ago
1
Yes it is, should this not be the case?
– Nathan Grieser
22 hours ago
add a comment |
1
Is the partition mounted? Your screenshot suggests it is.
– Stephen Kitt
22 hours ago
1
Yes it is, should this not be the case?
– Nathan Grieser
22 hours ago
1
1
Is the partition mounted? Your screenshot suggests it is.
– Stephen Kitt
22 hours ago
Is the partition mounted? Your screenshot suggests it is.
– Stephen Kitt
22 hours ago
1
1
Yes it is, should this not be the case?
– Nathan Grieser
22 hours ago
Yes it is, should this not be the case?
– Nathan Grieser
22 hours ago
add a comment |
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You are trying to modify your mounted root partition with gparted which doesn't work. You have to boot gparted from a live CD/USB from USB or CD, or boot from another linux (live system) since you cannot unmount this partition while being in use.
answered 22 hours ago
FreddyFreddy
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Thanks for the quick answer, I will try this!
– Nathan Grieser
22 hours ago
1
In a little more detail, you can resize a mounted partition, but you can’t move it.
– Stephen Kitt
21 hours ago
add a comment |
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You are trying to modify your mounted root partition with gparted which doesn't work. You have to boot gparted from a live CD/USB from USB or CD, or boot from another linux (live system) since you cannot unmount this partition while being in use.
answered 22 hours ago
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Thanks for the quick answer, I will try this!
– Nathan Grieser
22 hours ago
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In a little more detail, you can resize a mounted partition, but you can’t move it.
– Stephen Kitt
21 hours ago
add a comment |
You are trying to modify your mounted root partition with gparted which doesn't work. You have to boot gparted from a live CD/USB from USB or CD, or boot from another linux (live system) since you cannot unmount this partition while being in use.
answered 22 hours ago
FreddyFreddy
1,612210
Thanks for the quick answer, I will try this!
– Nathan Grieser
22 hours ago
1
In a little more detail, you can resize a mounted partition, but you can’t move it.
– Stephen Kitt
21 hours ago
add a comment |
You are trying to modify your mounted root partition with gparted which doesn't work. You have to boot gparted from a live CD/USB from USB or CD, or boot from another linux (live system) since you cannot unmount this partition while being in use.
answered 22 hours ago
FreddyFreddy
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You are trying to modify your mounted root partition with gparted which doesn't work. You have to boot gparted from a live CD/USB from USB or CD, or boot from another linux (live system) since you cannot unmount this partition while being in use.
answered 22 hours ago
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answered 22 hours ago
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answered 22 hours ago
FreddyFreddy
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answered 22 hours ago
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Thanks for the quick answer, I will try this!
– Nathan Grieser
22 hours ago
1
In a little more detail, you can resize a mounted partition, but you can’t move it.
– Stephen Kitt
21 hours ago
add a comment |
Thanks for the quick answer, I will try this!
– Nathan Grieser
22 hours ago
1
In a little more detail, you can resize a mounted partition, but you can’t move it.
– Stephen Kitt
21 hours ago
Thanks for the quick answer, I will try this!
– Nathan Grieser
22 hours ago
Thanks for the quick answer, I will try this!
– Nathan Grieser
22 hours ago
1
1
In a little more detail, you can resize a mounted partition, but you can’t move it.
– Stephen Kitt
21 hours ago
In a little more detail, you can resize a mounted partition, but you can’t move it.
– Stephen Kitt
21 hours ago
add a comment |
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Is the partition mounted? Your screenshot suggests it is.
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Yes it is, should this not be the case?
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