Partition in win 8.1

i've brough new laptop..hp 15-r014tx...
it comes with c: (approx 900 gb) & D: (approx 19 gb).
i want to partition c: drive and add memory to D: .......how can i do that?

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I see that you are looking to partition your C drive and add some space to your D drive. Depending on what your D drive is that may be a bad idea. If it is as HP_Tools, Recovery or System Files you do not want to mess with it at all or risk causing damage to your laptop. This HP document Partitioning and Naming Drives will show you how to do what your looking for.
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Gerald Regan wrote:
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