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HenryRobinson
Sep 20, 2024Copper Contributor
How to merge two partitions of external hard disk on Windows 10/11?
Hi members, I'm looking for some guidance on merging two partitions on an external hard disk on my Windows PC. The drive currently has two separate partitions, and I'd like to combine them into o...
BenjaminRomero
Sep 20, 2024Copper Contributor
HenryRobinson Disk Management does not have a built-in "Merge" option. The typical process involves deleting one partition to create unallocated space and then extending the adjacent partition into that space. This process effectively merges the space but can lead to data loss on the deleted partition.
To merge two partitions in Windows 11 without losing data, you usually need to rely on third-party partition management software like Partition Master, Partition Wizard, or Partition Assistant, which offer more advanced features and flexibility than the built-in Disk Management tool.