WINDOW 11

How to Partition C Drive in Windows 11 Without Data Loss

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NOVEMBER 05, 2024

Disk Management is in-built into Windows 11. It means that data would not get lost on the C drive while splitting the C drive. Therefore, it goes about doing the shrinking on the existing C drive to creating a little unallocated space wherein one can have a setup for a new partition; then users easily organize the storage without it affecting anything present.

Deepak Yadav
Deepak Yadav

Expert, Head of Windows Circle

Organizes Data

Keeps files organized by separating system, applications, and personal data.

Improves Security

Isolates sensitive data to protect it from corruption or malware

Facilitates Dual Booting

Allows multiple operating systems to be installed and run from the same drive.

Using Disk Management

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Right-click Start Button

This will open a menu with various system options.

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Select Disk Management

Click Disk Management to open the tool for managing partitions.

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Locate the Disk

In the Disk Management window, find the hard disk you want to partition

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Right-click on the Partition to Shrink

Right-click on the partition to shrink (usually C: drive).

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Select Shrink Volume

Choose Shrink Volume from the menu.

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Amount of Space to Shrink

Enter the amount of space you want to shrink (in MB).

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Click Shrink

Click Shrink to create unallocated space.

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Create a New Partition

Right-click on the unallocated space created.

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Select New Simple Volume

Choose New Simple Volume to start the partition setup

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Follow the Wizard

Follow the on-screen instructions

Assign a drive letter.

Format the partition (typically NTFS).

Label the partition.

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Finish the Process

The new partition will now be available in File Explorer

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Additional Tips

Organize and Backup First : Move or back up important files before partitioning to avoid any data loss.

Use clear names like Documents or Media for easy file access and organization.

Restart your PC to ensure Windows recognizes the new partition correctly

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