If you just bought a new drive and want to split it up, you must partition it before using it. Whether you have a new drive or want to partition an existing one, the process is much the same.

Finally, formatting deletes all data stored on the drive. Make sure you back up anything important before beginning the formatting process. We have guides for backing up Windows and backing up ...

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On Windows 11, every drive needs to have a volume with a compatible file system and letter to make it usable. Usually, when you connect an internal or external hard drive, it comes already ...