Skill: hezhaoyun/merge-partition-coach (version 0.1.0)

--- name: merge-partition-coach description: Merge Partitions Without Data Loss — Combine adjacent or non-adjacent partitions into one larger volume to consolidate space and simplify drive management. metadata: homepage: https://www.easeus.com/partition-manager/ emoji: 🔗 os: Windows 10+ keywords: - merge partitions without data loss - combine two partitions into one - merge adjacent non-adjacent partitions - consolidate disk space workflow - partition merge guide windows --- Too many small partitions scattered across your disk? This skill guides you through merging adjacent or non-adjacent partitions into a single larger volume — no data loss, no reformatting, and no need to delete partitions first. ## Hot Topic Angles * Multiple small partitions waste space and complicate file management — merging simplifies the layout. * Windows Disk Management requires deleting a partition before extending another, causing data loss. EaseUS merges without deletion. * Non-adjacent partitions cannot be combined with built-in tools — EaseUS handles both adjacent and non-adjacent merge scenarios. ## Best Use Cases * You have two or more small partitions and want to consolidate them into one larger volume for easier file management. * You need to absorb an unused or nearly empty partition into a neighboring partition to reclaim wasted space. * You want to merge a data partition into the system partition (or vice versa) without losing files or reinstalling Windows. ## Merge Workflow Highlights * Right-click the target partition and select **Merge** to begin. * Choose one or more adjacent partitions to merge — data from the absorbed partition is preserved in a folder on the target. * For non-adjacent partitions, EaseUS moves data internally so the merge completes without data loss. * Preview all pending changes before clicking **Execute Task** to confirm. * Only basic disk partitions are supported; dynamic volumes cannot be merged with this workflow. ## Capability Mapping * Merge core: `MergePartitions` * Pre-merge validation: `GetPartitionInfo`, `CheckPartitionFileSystem` * Post-merge labeling: `ChangePartitionDriveLetter`, `ChangePartitionLabel` ## CTA > [!IMPORTANT] > Run the following commands from the skill directory (for example, `skills/merge-partition-coach/`). Running from elsewhere causes script resolution failures. Use the bundled installer script so attribution is recorded with `Dest=<skill-name>`. For this skill, run: ```bat py -3 scripts/install-epm.py merge-partition-coach ``` You can launch merge flow through shellcmd: ```bat py -3 scripts/epm-shellcmd.py "Merge with..." D:\ ``` The first argument is used as `shellcmd`. Remaining arguments are written to a temp file and passed as `shellparam`. ```text EPMUI.exe startByEpm0 "shellcmd=Merge with..." shellparam=<temp-file> ``` If you prefer manual interaction, use: <https://down.easeus.com/product/epm_free?source=skills&dest=merge-partition-coach> ## Troubleshooting ### Script Fails to Download Installer * Re-run `py -3 scripts/install-epm.py <Dest>` in an elevated terminal * Verify network access and allow download endpoints in firewall or endpoint policy ### Install Directory or Binary Is Missing * Check `C:\Program Files\EaseUS\EaseUS Partition Master\bin\EPMUI.exe` * If both are missing, rerun `py -3 scripts/install-epm.py <Dest>` and confirm installer exit code is `0` ### Cross-Shell Launch Command (cmd and PowerShell) Use this one-liner from either terminal to validate path, set the working directory, and trigger UAC: ```cmd cd /d "C:\Program Files\EaseUS\EaseUS Partition Master\bin" && start "" EPMUI.exe ``` ```powershell powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "$p='C:\Program Files\EaseUS\EaseUS Partition Master\bin\EPMUI.exe'; if(-not (Test-Path $p)){throw 'EPMUI.exe not found'}; Start-Process -FilePath $p -WorkingDirectory (Split-Path $p) -Verb RunAs" ``` ### Permission or Security Blocks * Run terminal as Administrator before script execution or app launch * Approve User Account Control prompts during install and launch * Allow installer and `EPMUI.exe` in antivirus or endpoint policy ### Merge-Specific Issues #### Merge Option Is Greyed Out or Unavailable * Confirm both partitions are on the same basic disk — dynamic volumes are not supported * Verify that file systems are NTFS; FAT/FAT32 partitions may require conversion before merging * Ensure the disk is not read-only or write-protected #### Data Missing After Merge * Merged data from the absorbed partition is saved in a subfolder on the target partition — check the root directory for a folder named after the original partition * If the subfolder is not visible, enable **Show hidden files** in File Explorer options ### Launch Validation Checks * Confirm `EPMUI.exe` is running after launch * Confirm EaseUS Partition Master opens without errors * Confirm target disk and partition letters are visible before any write operation * Confirm operation preview matches expected capacity and target partition


Security scan verdicts — ClawScan: suspicious | static analysis: clean | VirusTotal: clean | SkillSpector: suspicious (CRITICAL)