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I don't seem to be able to figure out how to extend the disk space on Ubuntu 16.

Currently I'm stuck with this situation:

GParted screenshot

I want to extend the /dev/sda6 with the unallocated memory above it which I just shrunk from Windows itself. I know this question has been asked multiple times but none seem to help me out. What's the smartest way to do this?

Another option is to just be able to use multiple partitions in Ubuntu, I don't know how.

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Short answer...

First backup any important data from sda6!

Data loss or data corruption is possible.

  • boot to the Ubuntu Live DVD/USB
  • start gparted
  • right-click on sda6 and select move/resize
  • hover the cursor over sda6 and it'll turn into a hand
  • move (drag) the entire sda6 partition all the way to the left
  • hover the cursor over the right edge of sda6 and it'll turn into an arrow
  • resize the partition all the way to the right
  • click the Apply icon
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