Can't extended partition on Windows Home Server

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The problem:

Currently we have the main C drive partitioned as 20GB and we can't repartition it trying with several different partition tools. The error message via one tool is "The volume you have selected may not be extended". Other tools give similar

messages. The hard drive is 250GB RAID 1 mirror.

What we tried:

One suggestion as per

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/841650 doesn't include the Home server edition so not sure to risk it as it clearly states use as own risk. We've tried Acronis partition software, G-Parted, DOS diskpart.exe command and Macrorit

http://macrorit.com/partition-magic-manager/server-diskpart-fails-to-extend-system-partition.html

 

Other suspicious info:

1. System properties window says the operating system is "Windows Home Server".

2. System Information window says the operating system is "Windows 2003 Small Business Server".

The person who owns this server recalls purchasing Home Server edition. So not sure if this is related or not, but it's conflicting information to find a solution.

Bottom line, although this server is outdated and not fully supported any longer, we hope to keep it alive a bit longer if possible if we can just repartition the C drive and increase the free space. Any suggestions other that replace the server are

greatly appreciated as they are not prepared to spend the money to replace the entire server.

 

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