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I have a notebook with dual boot (Windows 8.1 & Ubuntu 16.04). I'm trying to merge an unallocated partition with an ext4 (sda8) partition.Is this possible?

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I'm using a LiveUSB for all the procedure.

I really appreciate any help you can provide.

Fabby
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For a certain definition of "merge" it's possible: you need to move the two partitions next to each other and then you can extend sda8 with the empty space.

So:

  1. Take a back-up
  2. move sda6 to the left
  3. move sda8 to the left
  4. Press "execute" and go sleep
  5. next morning, extend sda8
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  • Thank's for your answer Fabby. But how can I move partitions right or left? Sorry but I'm a newbie. – Costis94 Jan 22 '17 at 20:12
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    You can do it with a mouse. Right-click and select "Move/Resize" – Pilot6 Jan 22 '17 at 20:24
  • As you're using a LiveUSB: just click and drag. For more info [RTFM](http://gparted.org/display-doc.php%3Fname%3Dhelp-manual) **;-)** – Fabby Jan 22 '17 at 20:24
  • Pilot6 for a pilot you are really smart! Fabby I appreciate your help you are awesome! – Costis94 Jan 22 '17 at 20:26
  • @Costis94: I think Pilot6's comment is good! That's why I upvoted it... [evil grin] – Fabby Jan 22 '17 at 20:27