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Split a large drive to 2 small partitions
We might partition a hard disk (either internal or external) to one partition at the beginning of time, and then need to create extra partitions to save other types of data. At this time, to split a large partition to 2 smaller partitions is undoubtedly a wise choice. Here, we introduce 2 ways to do this.
1.Split a Large Drive to 2 Small Partitions with Disk Management Tool
Disk Management is a tool built in Windows OS to help users complete basic partition management operations, including create partition, delete partition, format partition, change drive letter, extend partition, shrink partition, et. Tip: you will be unable to extend or shrink a partition in Windows OS that was released before Vista, because these 2 features were firstly introduced with Vista. To split a large partition in Windows Disk Management, pleas perform the following operations:
Right click the large partition, choose “Shrink Volume” feature from the short-cut menu, and then shrink free space from the selected partition by following instructions, and the released space will be unallocated. After getting an unallocated space, we can create partitions in accordance with our actual demands. And once the new partition is created, to split a large partition to 2 small ones is completed. Then, let’s see the second way.
2.Split a Large Drive to 2 Partitions in MiniTool Partition Wizard
MiniTool Partition Wizard is a piece of free partitioning software for Windows operating systems, which can help complete multiple kinds of partitioning operations, including splitting a drive. To download it, please visit Free Download Partition Magic. After successful installation, please start and launch the program to get the main interface below:
To split a partition, please select the partition and choose “Split Partition” function from the left side.
Then, drag the sliding button to specify the size and location for new partition, and next click “OK” to go back to the main interface.
Now we can see the new partition, so finally we need to click “Apply” button which is located on the top left corner to apply the change to computer.
Now users would know how to split a large drive to 2 partitions. Actually, this partitioning software can help merge 2 small partitions to a larger one. For more details, please see Merge Partition.
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