When our computer only has a C drive, the space quickly becomes tight as time and files accumulate. To better manage and organize your files, adding new partitions is a common practice. This guide will provide you with an easy way to add a new partition to your computer if you only have a C drive.
Step 1:
Back up your important data: First, make sure that you back up all of your important data, just in case.
Open Disk Management Tool: Enter "Disk Management" in the Windows search bar and open it.
Compress C drive space: In Disk Management Tools, find and right-click on the C drive, and select Compress Volume. Enter the amount of space you want to free up (in MB) and click "Compress".
Create a new partition: Right-click on the freed unallocated space and select New Simple Volume.
Follow the wizard: Follow the wizard for creating a new simple volume and set the partition size, drive letter, file system, and so on.
Finish creating: Once you're done setting up, click "Finish" to create a new section.
Here are the two steps to partition when installing the system:
Prepare the installation media: First, you need to prepare an installation medium, such as a USB flash drive or CD-ROM, for installing the operating system. You can install the image file from the official *** operating system and use a tool to write it to a USB flash drive or CD.
Enter BIOS settings: When the computer boots up, press the corresponding button (usually DEL, F2, F10, etc.) to enter the BIOS settings interface. In the BIOS settings, make sure the boot order is set to boot from the installation media.
Start the installer: Plug the installation media into your computer and restart your computer. Follow the on-screen prompts to enter the operating system's installer.
Choose a partition option: In the installer, there will usually be a partition or disk management step. In this step, you can see the hard drive and existing partitions on your computer. Select New Partition or a similar option to create a new partition.
Set the size of the partition: Set the size of the new partition according to your needs. You can divide your hard drive space into multiple partitions, each of which is used to store different types of files or data.
Format the partition: After selecting the partition size, you usually need to select the file system type of the partition (such as NTFS, FAT32, etc.) and format it. Formatting the partition will wipe out all the data in it and prepare it for the newly installed operating system.
Install the operating system: Once you are done partitioning and formatting, proceed to the next step of the installer and choose to install the operating system on the appropriate partition. Follow the installer's prompts to complete the remaining installation steps.
It should be noted that before partitioning and installing the operating system, it is important to back up important data to prevent data loss. In addition, the specific steps to partition and install the operating system may vary depending on the operating system version and computer model. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the relevant official documentation or tutorials for accurate guidance before proceeding.
Summary:
In simple steps, you can use Windows' built-in disk management tool to add new partitions to your computer to better manage and organize your files. Before partitioning, it's important to back up important data and make sure you're familiar with the steps or seek professional guidance. Once partitioned, you can adjust the storage location of folders and files as needed for more efficient file management.