Steps to Create or Modify a Partition in Windows 8/8.1/10/11
1. Launch Disk Management Utility:
- Hold the Windows key
and press R.
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- Type diskmgmt.msc and hit Enter. This opens the Windows Disk Management utility. 💻
2. Shrink the Hard Drive:
- Right-click your main drive and select Shrink Volume.
- Enter the desired
amount to shrink the hard disk in megabytes (MB).
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3. View Unallocated Space:
- After shrinking, spot the region of unallocated space (shaded black). Remember, it's not usable yet.
4. Create a New Simple Volume:
- Right-click the
unallocated space and select New Simple Volume.
- Follow the prompts of the New Simple Volume Wizard. 🧙♂️
5. Configure the New Partition:
- Assign a drive letter
and pick a file system (NTFS if for Windows OS).
- Name the partition in the Volume Label field. 📛
6. Finish and Create the Partition:
- Click Finish to
complete the process.
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With these steps, you can effortlessly carve out a new partition, ready for
your needs!
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