Increase Shrink Space in Windows-7

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Published on 2010-05-09T18:17:46Z Indexed on 2010/05/09 18:30 UTC
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I want to shrink my disc, but even though I newly bought my computer it allows very restricted area to shrink.

How can I increase shrinkable area?

Thanks.

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