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How to convert hard disk drive partitions from MBR to GPT?

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Sure, here's a detailed step-by-step guide on how to convert hard disk drive partitions from MBR to GPT :

Before you begin:

  1. Back up all your important data to an external hard drive or cloud storage service.
  2. Make sure your computer's firmware supports UEFI.
  3. Make sure your Windows operating system version is 64-bit.

Step 1: Open Disk Management

  1. Press the "Windows + R" keys to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type "diskmgmt.msc" in the Run dialog box and press "Enter."
  3. The Disk Management window will open.

Step 2: Back up all data

  1. Back up all data on the hard drive that you want to convert from MBR to GPT.

Step 3: Delete all partitions on the hard drive

  1. Right-click on each partition on the hard drive and select "Delete Volume."
  2. Repeat this process for each partition on the hard drive until there are no more partitions.

Step 4: Convert the hard drive to GPT

  1. Right-click on the hard drive and select "Convert to GPT Disk."
  2. Click "OK" to confirm the conversion.

Step 5: Re-create partitions on the hard drive

  1. Right-click on the unallocated space on the hard drive and select "New Simple Volume."
  2. Follow the prompts to create a new partition on the hard drive.
  3. Repeat this process for each partition that you want to create on the hard drive.

Step 6: Initialize and format the partitions

  1. Right-click on each partition and select "New Simple Volume."
  2. Follow the prompts to initialize and format the partition.

Step 7: Verify the partition style

  1. Right-click on the hard drive and select "Properties."
  2. Click on the "Volumes" tab and check the "Partition style" field.
  3. It should show "GUID Partition Table (GPT)."

That's it! You've successfully converted the hard disk drive partitions from MBR to GPT.


Another method:

Before you begin:

  1. Make sure you have a backup of all your important data.
  2. Make sure you have a Windows installation media such as a DVD or USB drive.
  3. Make sure your computer's BIOS or UEFI firmware supports booting from GPT disks.

Step 1: Boot from Windows installation media

  1. Insert the Windows installation media into your computer's DVD drive or USB port.
  2. Restart your computer and boot from the Windows installation media.
  3. Press any key when prompted to start the installation process.

Step 2: Open Command Prompt

  1. On the "Install Windows" screen, select your language and other preferences.
  2. Click "Next."
  3. Click "Install now."
  4. Accept the license terms and click "Next."
  5. On the "Which type of installation do you want?" screen, select "Custom: Install Windows only."
  6. On the "Where do you want to install Windows?" screen, click "Drive options (advanced)."
  7. Click "New" to create a new partition.
  8. Specify the partition size and click "Apply."
  9. Wait for Windows to create the partition and click "Next" to continue the installation.
  10. Click "Install now."
  11. When prompted to restart your computer, click "Restart now."

Step 3: Open Command Prompt

  1. Boot from the Windows installation media again.
  2. On the "Install Windows" screen, select your language and other preferences.
  3. Click "Next."
  4. Click "Repair your computer."
  5. Click "Troubleshoot."
  6. Click "Command Prompt."

Step 4: Convert MBR to GPT

  1. In the Command Prompt window, type "diskpart" and press "Enter."
  2. Type "list disk" and press "Enter" to display a list of all disks in your computer.
  3. Identify the disk that you want to convert from MBR to GPT.
  4. Type "select disk <disk number>" and press "Enter."
  5. Type "clean" and press "Enter" to erase all data on the disk.
  6. Type "convert gpt" and press "Enter" to convert the disk from MBR to GPT format.
  7. Type "exit" and press "Enter" to close the diskpart utility.
  8. Type "exit" and press "Enter" to close the Command Prompt window.
  9. Restart your computer.

Step 5: Reinstall Windows

  1. Boot from the Windows installation media again.
  2. Follow the prompts to install Windows on the newly converted GPT disk.
  3. When prompted, select the newly created partition for the installation.
  4. Wait for Windows to install and configure itself.
  5. Install any necessary device drivers and software for your hardware.
  6. Restore your backed-up data to your newly installed Windows operating system.

That's it! You've successfully converted your hard disk drive partitions from MBR to GPT format.



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