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hey all, i used this guide:
http://www.computing.net/answers/w [...] 89714.html
and when trying to extend it says:

Quote :

DiskPart failed to extend the volume.
Please make sure the volume is valid for extending.



here is the full list of commands i entered :

Spoiler :

DISKPART> list disk

Disk ### Status Size Free Dyn Gpt
-------- ---------- ------- ------- --- ---
Disk 0 Online 77 GB 0 B
Disk 1 Online 149 GB 321 KB *

DISKPART> select disk 0

Disk 0 is now the selected disk.

DISKPART> list partition

Partition ### Type Size Offset
------------- ---------------- ------- -------
Partition 1 Primary 59 GB 32 KB
Partition 2 Extended 18 GB 59 GB
Partition 3 Logical 18 GB 59 GB

DISKPART> select partition 3

Partition 3 is now the selected partition.

DISKPART> delete partition

DiskPart successfully deleted the selected partition.

DISKPART> list partition

Partition ### Type Size Offset
------------- ---------------- ------- -------
Partition 1 Primary 59 GB 32 KB
Partition 2 Extended 18 GB 59 GB

DISKPART> list volume

Volume ### Ltr Label Fs Type Size Status Info
---------- --- ----------- ----- ---------- ------- --------- --------
Volume 0 H New Volume NTFS Simple 149 GB Healthy
Volume 1 D DVD-ROM 0 B
Volume 2 C NTFS Partition 59 GB Healthy System

DISKPART> select volume 2

Volume 2 is the selected volume.

DISKPART> extend

DiskPart failed to extend the volume.
Please make sure the volume is valid for extending.

DISKPART> list volume

Volume ### Ltr Label Fs Type Size Status Info
---------- --- ----------- ----- ---------- ------- --------- --------
Volume 0 H New Volume NTFS Simple 149 GB Healthy
Volume 1 D DVD-ROM 0 B
* Volume 2 C NTFS Partition 59 GB Healthy System

DISKPART> list partition

Partition ### Type Size Offset
------------- ---------------- ------- -------
* Partition 1 Primary 59 GB 32 KB
Partition 2 Extended 18 GB 59 GB

DISKPART> select partition 2

Partition 2 is now the selected partition.

DISKPART> delete partition

The selected partition may be neccessary to the operation of your computer, and
may not be deleted.



any help?
tnx...

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nvm soled using PartitionMagic

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