How to create new drive in computer management section

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How to create a new drive from the unallocated hard disk space after having done formatting from computer management section?

Posted 31-Aug-12 20:33pm

Himadri Das21

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OriginalGriff · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-31T21:04:00

Solution 1

In Computer Management, open the Storage branch.
Then, click on "Disk Management"
Right click on the unallocated area, and select "New Simple Volume".
It's pretty obvious from there!

Posted 31-Aug-12 21:04pm

OriginalGriff

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Himadri Das21 1-Sep-12 3:43am

Thank u 4 d help.but,can u reply me dat after entering into d 'New Simple Volume' where it asks for Format partition should i click on format the new created volume?Well my OS is win 7 32bit.

OriginalGriff 1-Sep-12 3:59am

Yes - a volume needs to be formatted by the OS before it can be used.

Himadri Das21 1-Sep-12 4:18am

"The operation you selected basic disk(s) to dynamic disk(s).If you convert the disk to dynamic,you will not be able to start installed operating system from any volume on disk(except the current boot volume).Are you sure you want to continue?(Yes or No)".
This was the message box that appeared when i clicked on format option and then next button.So,now plz guide me wat 2 do next.wheather i should click yes or no becoz i doubt if i click yes then should i be able to use my rest 3 drives & its files?

OriginalGriff 1-Sep-12 4:41am

That depends, primarily on your OS: Dynamic disks are (probably) a good idea, but they are not supported by all versions of Windows. If you are using Win7 Enterprise, Ultimate, or Professional then yes, you should have no problem. If you are using Home, then no - I don't think it supports dynamic disks. And you can't convert back to Basic without losing all info on the physical media.