How do I resize my current ubuntu partition? [duplicate]

Solution 1:

(Step 0:) Back up anything really valuable. This is a pretty tried and tested formula but things can go wrong. A power cut at the wrong moment could really ruin your day if you haven't backed up.

1. Boot to a LiveCD or LiveUSB drive in "try me" mode.
2. Load gparted (should be installed by default, you can apt-get it if it's not)
3. Resize your partitions (right click, click resize, follow the instructions).
4. Click apply and sit back while it does the job.
5. Reboot, taking out the USB stick or CD when it tells you to.

Solution 2:

If you have already installed Ubuntu 12.04, then install GParted with sudo apt-get install gparted.

Launch it using Alt+F2, and typing gparted.

In order to expand the 63GB partition, you must have unallocated space adjacent right to this partition. So first you will have to use GParted to resize a partition above or below your 63GB partition. Refer the following figure:

When you click on resize, a window will open where you can easily drag and resize your partition. Once the free space is made available, resize your 63GB partition just like the above covering that free space.