Hello,
I dualbooted my windows 10 with Zorin OS 16. I really like the OS and would like to dedicate more space towards it (Originally had 40 GB, adding 100 GB), but for some reason I am unable to extend my main volume with the "unallocated space". The option to extend is simply not there with the visual UI. (gparted)
I have tried running gparted from a USB to extend the Zorin volume, but also no success. Does anyone know how I can safely extend my Zorin volume to take up all unallocated space?
Moving (Or increasing) a partition volume requires the unallocated space be directly adjacent to the volume you are moving (Or expanding.)
From your screenshot, your Zorin OS installation is sandwiched between two existing partitions and not adjacent to the unallocated space you wish to use.
Thanks for the reply, is there anything that can be done to reorder the partition the correct way?
Yes... though not a very fun way.
Really, the EFI partition should be First On the Drive. So while not fun... It would be a good idea to set some time aside to do so.
This would also allow you to size all partitions the way you want.
The easiest and safest, though least fun - would be to Back Up all your stuff.
Then reinstall all your Operating systems, in order.
EFI partition at the start, then install each system after.
Another knowledgeable user, like @337harvey may be able to walk you through the more tedious prospect of rearranging everything without reinstalling. For me, personally.. it is not worth the risk. If any data gets corrupted in the process (which would not be difficult to happen on Windows or on Zorin... More likely on Windows, even because it fragments), it can really mess you up.
Sounds awful, I am way too unexperienced with this to do something drastic like that.
My zorin OS is brand new, so reinstalling it but with a larger volume might be the best option for now.
I disabled everything you've mentioned here and in your linked post.
I honestly tought of reinstalling, but this sounds like a good learning opertunity for sure. If you'd be willing to lead me thru the process I'd really appericiate it
On a quick extra note however: I would like to upgrade to Zorin Pro at some point. It seems from the website's instructions that will require a reinstall regardless.
Thanks for the reply,
I'll be honest that I do not fully understand the explanation (I probably forgot to mention that I do not know what I am doing). I could not find a definition for "defamed the drive", so I admittingly skipped that step.
I used some space to create a fat32 in my unallocated space, it did not show a star, boot flag or warning. It seems like the partition is not locked by windows.
Currently, I have a little zorin boot menu to pick between windows and zorin, I am not quite sure what you mean regarding a shortcut.
A home directory partition sounds useful, I'd definitely go with that. I originally just followed a quick toturial on dualbooting, I am not experienced in the topic.
I disabled fast boot, hibernation, secure boot and fast startup. I try my best to be as clear as I can, but its all a bit chinese to me right now 
Now I've ran into an issue. My already existing fat32 is unable to move, I am guessing this was what you tried avoid from happening earlier
@337harvey When following the steps,
Once that's done you're going to create a fat32
I created the fat32
click edit then uncheck the boot box
checked for any boot flag
Then select that partition and hit the minus sign next to the gears, this will delete the partition.
and then deleted the fat32 again.
thats why the fat32 no longer shows up. The fat32 you see on the screenshot was already there originally (just to clear up some confusion)
I did not, there is nothing to safe, both my operating systems are basically empty at this point.
I am honestly just considering biting the bullet and going for a clean wipe. I have no reason for my windows to be around anymore. This disk partitioning is quite a hassle, I can only screw things up, even with your incredible guidance. If I ever need windows I have a beefy laptop just for that, or I can install a virtual machine. If I don't enjoy my time with zorin, I can always set back my pc. It just seems like a safer and more practical option right now.
Thank you again for the excelent explanation, just some quick questions: Where should the bulk of the storage go? to the root or /home? Why does root need 60+ GB? Lastly, what would be your recommended way of ordering the partitions?
Just to verify, my current setup is:
500 mb fat32 efi
700000 mb root
17408 mb swap (I have 16 gb ram)
282300 mb /home + 1 tb of my hdd
I would guess having a data partition would help with separation, but I am not quite sure how to go about that. Backups are simply not needed in my case. Overall, does that setup seem alright? I have not installed yet, its just a draft
My hobbies are making mods for videogames, making videos and I have a carreer in programming 
I could definitely use the extra disk space, Is moving your files to a seperate ntsf partition just like moving files to the D: drive in windows?
Thank you! Sorry for dragging on, this is the last bit I swear, I am unable to convert partitions into NTFS during my installation. Is there something else I could use?
I mean for the data partition
Works like a charm, thank you so much for your guidance.
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