How to merge two partitions of external hard disk on Windows 10/11?

HenryRobinson If you're facing issues with Disk Management not allowing you to merge partitions, it could be due to one or more of these reasons. Using third-party software is often the best solution if you need to merge partitions without data loss and with greater control over the process. As a Windows 10 user, I know how to do this with Partition Master, which offers a direct way to combine two partitions without losing data.

How to merge partitions of external hard disk in Windows 10:

1. In the main interface, locate the external hard disk and the two partitions you want to merge.

2. Right-click on the first partition (the one you want to keep) and select Merge from the context menu.

3. A dialog box will appear, showing the adjacent partitions available for merging. Select the second partition you want to merge with the first one. Click OK to confirm your selection.

4. Click Apply to start the merging process. The software will begin merging the partitions. This process may take some time depending on the size of the partitions.

Once the process is complete, you’ll have a single, larger partition that combines the space of the two original partitions. You can also verify the partition using File Explorer to ensure your data is intact.