How to Create Partition A Hard Drive in Windows 10
who purchased a new Windows 10 computer/laptop or installed a new HDD/SSD in the Windows 10 computer, should be very familiar with the number of local disks under This PC in Windows Explorer.
Sometimes, there is only one partition labeled as Local Disk (C:) on a hard drive which is made by the computer manufacturer. Though, we know very clearly that it's notably from rather to have only one partition for running the operating system, installing programs or saving personal data.
The truth is, every user can divide one hard drive into two, three or even more. As for most people, they want to partition a hard drive in two scenarios.
With one more partition on a hard drive, they can divide Windows OS, downloads, games, or personal documents/pictures/videos related to work or school in different drives with customized labels. Two, for data safety.
If the entire hard disk Consist of all your system files, personal data, and programs, it's much riskier than placing OS and non-OS files in different locations.
Even you have to reinstall OS due to a sudden crash or computer death, the data on other drives like D, E, F, G won't be stimulated.
TIP: The coming solutions are also applicable to the question "how to partition C drive in Windows 10 without formatting". Just replace the target drive in the example with the C drive.
Method 1: Windows 10 Disk Management
Step 1: You got three ways to access Windows 10 Disk Management.
- Right-Click on This PC, Choose Management, and then Disk Management.
- In the search box next to the Windows icon, type disk Management , the best match is "Create and format hard disk partitions". Choose the result and Enter in Disk Management.
- Press Windows + R Keys to bring up the Run Box, type diskmgmt.msc, and hit Enter. ( Also applies to Windows 10/8.1/7)
Step 5: You'll now enter the New Simple Volume Wizard interface by clicking "Next" and specify a volume size.
Step 6: Assign Drive Letter or Path, then format the partition into the default file system NTFS. Click "Finish" to complete creating a new partition in Windows 10.
You can create more partitions by repeating the above steps and manage those partitions for personal files and folders. Now you're doing great in organizing your Windows 10 laptop or PC smoothly and efficiently.