How to Extend Storage Size in Windows 11

This article explains how to extend the size of a Storage space in a Storage pool on Windows 11.

Storage Spaces is a feature in Windows that allows you to combine multiple hard drives into a single virtual drive, also known as a storage pool. This feature enables you to create a more flexible and scalable storage solution for your computer.

Creating a new Storage space will appear as a virtual drive with a drive letter in File Explorer. Using the Storage space feature, you can extend or increase the size of a Storage space.

The size specified is logical rather than physical, allowing you to configure the Storage Space to exceed the current capacity of the storage pool. You can then expand the pool capacity by adding more disks later.

You might want to extend the size of storage space on Windows for several reasons. One of the most common reasons is that you run out of space on your hard drive and need more room to store files and programs.

By extending the size of your storage space, you can ensure that you have enough space to store all your files and applications without having to delete or move them around constantly.

Extend the Storage space size of a Storage pool.

As mentioned, users can extend the size of storage space in a Windows storage pool. Here’s how.

First, open the Windows Settings app.

You can do that by clicking on the Start menu and selecting Settings. Or press the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + I) to launch the Settings app.

When the Setting app opens, click the System button on the left.

Select the Storage tile on the right to expand it.

On the System -> Storage settings page, select and expand the “Advanced storage settings” tile, and click the “Storage Spaces” tile to expand it.

Next, select the “Storage pool” tile to expand it.

On the Storage pool status page, select the Storage space you want to extend, then click the “Properties” button.

On the Storage space properties pane, click the Extend button under Size.

Please enter the new size on the pop-up window and click OK to apply it.

The new size must be larger than the current size. You may configure the Storage Space to exceed the storage pool’s capacity and expand the pool by adding more disks.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Extending the size of a Storage space in a Storage pool on Windows is a straightforward process that enhances the flexibility and scalability of your storage solution.
• Following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure you have enough space to store all your files and applications without constantly deleting or moving them around.
• If you encounter any issues or have additional insights about extending Storage spaces, feel free to share your feedback in the comments section below.