Laptop unable to merge partitions on encrypted drive
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You cannot combine two volumes if one or both are encrypted.
Symptoms
- Option missing
- Error message
- Data loss warning
Possible Causes
- BitLocker active
- Incompatible metadata
- Partition layout
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Decrypt Both Partitions
Both volumes must be unencrypted to merge them.
2
Delete One Partition
Back up data, delete one, and extend the other.
3
Use Third-party Tool
Some tools can merge encrypted partitions but it's risky.
When to See a Technician
Merging encrypted partitions is a recipe for data loss; decrypt them first.
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