WINDOW 11

Windows 11: Create a New Partition from C Drive | Safe & Easy

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JUNE 06, 2025

Splitting your C drive in Windows 11 helps keep your files organized and safe. This guide shows an easy way to do it using Windows’ built-in tool, which is highly recommended. Follow the simple steps and tips, and you’ll have your drive neatly divided without any hassle.

Deepak Yadav
Deepak Yadav

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.

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Using Windows Disk Management (The Built-in)

11 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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Overview

This should always be your first choice. It's a reliable tool that comes with Windows and is designed for basic disk operations.

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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

Caution: If available shrink space is much less than free space, unmovable system files cause it.

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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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