There have been a number of questions on how to resize virtual disks and confusion around how this works with regards to Windows partitions.
While the vdiskmanager tools to resize the virtual disks are pretty quick, you still have to use third party tools to get to the desired end point of a larger Windows system virtual disk or actually partition in this case.
To make it easier for people to resize their virtual drives and operating system partition, I took some of my fleeting personal time to write this overview that includes all the steps required to resize a virtual disk with vdiskmanager GUI and then resize the partition with the open source GParted Live CD (ISO).
LEGAL STUFF
This is my personal document and not supported in any way by VMware. Also, I take no responsibility for any of the tools recommended or issues in my write up.
As always, make a backup of your virtual disk before performing resizing your disk as actions like these that could make your virtual machine unbootable. Don't say I didn't warn you! 
Hope this is helpful to folks. Any and all feedback is welcome.
Pat
