How to Expand the C: Drive on Your Windows Server

When deploying a Windows Server, it may happen that the entire available storage space is not automatically assigned to the C: partition. This guide describes how you can automatically add the unallocated space to your C: drive using a provided script.

Requirements

• A Windows Server where the script will be executed.
• Administrator rights on the server.

Steps

1. Download the script

   • Download the following script directly to your Windows Server:

     https://cdn.emeraldhost.de/products/rootserver/windows-patch/extend-disk/remove_recovery_and_extend.bat
     

2. Run the script as administrator

   1. Navigate to the location of the downloaded file.
   2. Right-click on the file remove_recovery_and_extend.bat.
   3. Select Run as administrator.

3. Automatic expansion of the C: drive

   • After running the script, the unused space will be automatically added to the C: partition without any manual intervention.

4. Troubleshooting

   • If the script does not run correctly or the partition expansion fails:
     • Ensure you have administrator rights.
     • Restart the server after running the script and check the disk space again.
     • If problems persist, feel free to contact our Support.

That's it! With these steps, you should be able to automatically expand the C: drive of your Windows Server.