How To Create Hard Disk Partition in Windows 10

How To Create Hard Disk Partition in Windows 10

Whenever you buy a new laptop or computer, you might notice that there's only one drive visible, usually labeled as Local Disk (C:). However, in your older computer, you may have had multiple separate drives already. If you want your new computer to have separate drives as well, allowing you to save your data on different drives, let's learn how to create different partitions on the hard disk of your computer. We'll also understand the benefits of partitioning a hard disk. So, let's get started.

Imagine your computer has only a single drive, and if for any reason, your Windows gets corrupted or you need to format that drive, all your valuable data saved on it will be lost. Therefore, creating partitions on the hard disk is essential. Let's find out how to create partitions on a hard disk.

Create Hard Disk Partition:

To create partitions on the drive in your computer, you can follow the instructions below:

• Firstly, search for "Computer Management" in the search bar and open it.
• Then, click on "Storage" and then on "Disk Management." You'll see all the partitions of your drive listed there.
• Now, you'll see your SSD or HDD drive listed there. To create a partition for it, right-click on it and click on "Shrink Volume."
• A dialog box will open showing how much space is available and how much is already filled in the drive.
• Now, enter the amount of space you want to allocate for the new partition in MB and click on "Shrink."
• The allocated space will then become unallocated in the main drive. You won't see it in "This PC" yet.
• To allocate this unallocated space, right-click on it and click on "New Simple Volume."
• A dialog box will open where you can give a name to the new drive. Then, click "Next."
• After clicking "Next," a dialog box for formatting the partition will open. Select "NTFS" as the file system, then click "Next" and finally "Finish." A new drive will be created and will be visible in "This PC."

How To Extend Volume Disk Partition:

Now that you know how to create a partition on a drive, let's find out how to extend the space of a drive that's already full and needs more space from another blank drive.

Calculate the value of space you want to add in MB.

Right-click on the blank drive from which you want to shrink space, click on "Shrink Volume," enter the desired space value in MB, and click on "Shrink."

The space will become unallocated.

Now, let's learn how to add this space to another drive.

Extend Space in Drive Partition:

Select the drive where you want to add space, right-click on it, and click on "Extend Volume."

A dialog box will open showing the available space to extend. Select the space and click "Next," then click "Finish."

The unallocated space will be added to the selected drive.

FAQ:

1.Why is it necessary to create partitions on a hard disk?

ANS: Partitioning allows for better organization and management of data on a hard disk. It helps in isolating different types of data, improving performance, and reducing the risk of data loss in case of system issues.

2.Can I create partitions on an external hard drive or USB drive using the same method?

ANS: Yes, you can use similar methods to create partitions on external hard drives or USB drives. However, the specific steps might vary slightly depending on the Windows version and the type of drive.

3.Is it safe to shrink volumes and create partitions without losing data?

ANS: Yes, shrinking volumes and creating partitions using Windows built-in tools is generally safe and won't result in data loss. However, it's always recommended to back up important data before making any significant changes to disk partitions, just to be safe.

4.Can I resize or delete partitions after creating them?

ANS: Yes, you can resize or delete partitions later using Disk Management or other disk management tools in Windows. However, resizing or deleting partitions may result in data loss if not done carefully, so it's important to proceed with caution and back up important data beforehand.