There is a physical disk, which is divided into 2 sections.

On one partition is Windows, and on the other file dump.

Is it possible to transfer free space from one partition to another (system) without repartition and data loss?

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    Yes you can. Most likely, the corresponding utility from Paragon or Acronis will help. - post_zeew
  • You can transfer files, not free space. No redesign. - SeVlad
  • @post_zeew And you can also use the free (in this context, read the free) Linux utility gparted :) - Dmitriy Simushev
  • @DmitriySimushev, You can. And maybe even diskmgmt.msc will do. - post_zeew

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The experience of numerous computer scientists says the following - you never know when it will fail. In other words, even the most polished and a hundred times proven method for the one hundred first time will throw out a trick, and the question will appear "HELP !!! How to save data ???". Here are just a very high probability it will be too late.

I highly recommend, regardless of what tools and techniques are chosen, to start with a full backup to external media of everything that is of interest, and check this backup for integrity. And even if fate suddenly turns its backside, it will not be so painful.

Well, actually by the procedure itself. First make sure that the division into sections corresponds to what you think about it. What is not there, for example, an extended partition or a hidden system. Programs - they are, of course, smart, but fools. Yes, resizing partitions is a repartition in full growth - this is so about terminology. Again, if partition sizes allow, moving to the boot partition of ALL file dump data, deleting its partition, changing the size of the boot partition, and then creating a new partition for the trash can is a much safer option, even if it requires two reboots (yes, if there is an option with or without a rebut - always choose the first).

And also - prepare in advance any bootable media (installation disk, bootable flash drive, etc.), and check that YOUR computer is loaded from it, and volumes are visible from the disk, and also that there are means to restore the boot areas. better not let it be useful than it will be.