How to partition a hard drive from Windows 10 without losing data?

Before  partitioning a hard drive from Windows 10, ensure your hard drive is in good shape. You can do this by running a quick check with the built-in Windows tool (right-click the drive > Properties > Tools > Check). If your drive has issues, partitioning might make them worse.

Now, if you’re ready to get into the nitty-gritty of partitioning a hard drive from Windows 10 without worrying as much, here’s a chill step-by-step.

1. Open Disk Management:
- Right-click on the Start button and select "Disk Management."

2. Shrink Your Main Drive:
- Right-click on the primary drive (usually C:), then click "Shrink Volume."
- It’ll calculate how much you can shrink based on the free space available. Just decide how much space you want to allocate to your new partition and confirm.

3. Create New Partition:

- After shrinking, you’ll see unallocated space. Right-click that space and select “New Simple Volume.”
- Follow the wizard to format it as NTFS and assign a drive letter.

4. Final Check:

- After the process is complete, navigate to File Explorer and make sure your new partition is there and accessible.