How to create partitions from unallocated space on Windows 10

To create partitions from unallocated space on Windows 10, you can use the built-in Disk Management tool. Here's how you can do it:

1. Press the Windows key + X on your keyboard and select "Disk Management" from the menu that appears.

2. In the Disk Management window, locate the unallocated space on your hard drive. It will be shown as a black bar with no drive letter assigned to it.

3. Right-click on the unallocated space and select "New Simple Volume" from the context menu.

4. The New Simple Volume Wizard will open. Click "Next" to proceed.

5. Enter the size of the partition you want to create in the "Simple volume size in MB" field. You can also choose to use the maximum available space by leaving the default value.

6. Click "Next" and assign a drive letter to the new partition. You can also choose to format the partition with a file system (such as NTFS) and give it a volume label.

7. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to create the new partition.

8. The new partition will now appear in Disk Management with a drive letter assigned to it. You can now use it to store files or install programs.

Remember to back up any important data before creating partitions, as the process involves modifying your hard drive's partition layout.

Step 1: Access Disk Management

- Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type diskmgmt.msc and press Enter.

Step 2: Create a New Partition

- Right-click on the unallocated space and select New Simple Volume....
- The New Simple Volume Wizard will open up.

Step 3: Specify Partition Size

- In the Volume size (MB) field, enter the desired size for your new partition.
- Leave the default value to create a partition that uses all the available space.

Step 4: Assign Drive Letter

- Click the Assign the following drive letter drop-down menu and select an available drive letter for the new partition.

Step 5: Format the Partition

- In the File system drop-down menu, select the desired file system for the partition (e.g., NTFS or exFAT).
- Enter a volume label (optional).
- Check the Perform a quick format checkbox to speed up the formatting process.

Step 6: Complete the Wizard

- Review your selections and click Next to proceed.
- Click Finish to create the new partition.

Additional Notes:

- You can create multiple partitions from the same unallocated space.
- Ensure that you have enough unallocated space to create the desired partitions.
- Formatting the partition will erase any existing data on it. Make sure to back up important files before proceeding.
- If the unallocated space is part of an extended partition, you may need to delete the extended partition first before creating the new partition.