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To re-size a partition in Windows 8 follow these simple instructions.

1. Open Disk Management by holding down "Windows Key + R" and typing "diskmgmt.msc". A windows should appear listing all attached storage devices.

2. Locate your hard drive (C drive) and right click on it. There should be an item called "Shrink Volume". Clicking on "Shrink Volume" will open a pop-up where you can enter the amount of space to shrink.

3. When ready click "Shrink" and wait for it to finish (this can take up to 10 minutes and it's best if you don't use the machine while it is shrinking the partition.)

4. What you have now done is shrunk your initial partition and you have something called "Unallocated Space" left. Right click on that unallocated space and select "New Simple Volume", fill out any boxes and click "Finish" or whatever is there.

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