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How to partition a hard drive in Windows 11 without losing data?
Hi everyone, There is too much free space on C drive and I want to split C drive into two partitions. I’m currently running Windows 11 and looking for a way to partition my hard drive in Windows ...
Once you've created those partitions, it can be a hassle to resize or move them later on. If you find that your new partition is too small or you need more space on the C drive, you might be stuck. It's doable with some software, but it can get pretty technical and time-consuming. I had to take some extra steps once to reclaim space, and let's just say it wasn't as fun as I hoped.
Sometimes, after partitioning a hard drive in Windows 11, you might end up with a chunk of storage that's not being used effectively. Like, if you make a partition for files but never really fill it up, you've just carved out space that could've been part of your main drive. I've experienced this; I created a larger partition than I actually needed, not realizing I'd just have a bunch of unused space sitting there.
Sometimes, after partitioning a hard drive in Windows 11, you might end up with a chunk of storage that's not being used effectively. Like, if you make a partition for files but never really fill it up, you've just carved out space that could've been part of your main drive. I've experienced this; I created a larger partition than I actually needed, not realizing I'd just have a bunch of unused space sitting there.