How to Convert MBR Partition to GPT Windows 10 Using CMD & Diskmgmt.msc
“Hello Experts, I am using Windows 10 on my Samsung RC 520 laptop. Initially, I created MBR partition. But now I want to use GPT partition instead of using MBR. So, is it possible to convert MBR partition to GPT in Windows 10 without data loss? Please complete up with a safe and secure solution. Thanks in Advance!”
Most of the Windows 10 users are asking how to convert MBR partition into GPT partition without losing data. The above-mentioned query also explained the same. It is taken from the forum site. Here in this blog, you will find a quick and safe solution for querying how to convert MBR partition to GPT in Windows 10.
It can be done during the Windows 10 installation easily. But if you missed it while installing Windows. Then don’t worry here you have one more solution. Simply convert MBR partition to GPT without losing data. So, Without wasting time let’s know the steps to convert MBR to GPT partition.
Also read:-How to Check If partition is MBR or GPT in Windows 10
Methods to Convert MBR Partition to GPT
If the drive is already been partitioned as the MBR and you need to apply GPT partition on it, you can choose any of the two methods. One is through Command Prompt and another is from Disk Management console to convert MBR to GPT partition. Here I am going to explain both solutions. You can perform any one which suits best for you.
Special Notes: – Find the best and reliable solution for how to create GPT partition during Windows 10 installation. The safe and secure solution explained.
Method 1: – Convert MBR Partition into GPT with Command Prompt
- First of all, backup the files of the MBR disk you want to convert into GPT.
- Open Command prompts by typing CMD in the Search box of Windows 10. Make sure to run it as the Administrator.
- Type diskpart in the prompt and hit Enter.
- Now type list disk and check the disk number of the drive you are going to convert.
- On the next step, type select disk
- Type clean and press enter. This command will wipe all the partitions from the disk.
- Enter convert gpt command and press the Enter button. This will convert the disk to GPT.
Tips:- Create GPT Partition in Windows 10 During Installation and Get Data from GPT Protective Partition in External Hard Disk
Method 2: – Convert MBR Partition into GPT using Disk Management
- Press Windows + X and select Disk Management from the list.
- Disk Management Console will display all hard disks and their partitions. Before converting any drive into GPT, all data and partitions have to be deleted from that drive. For that, select the drive of your choice and right-click on it to choose to Delete Volume option.
- Note: This method does not allow partition type conversion of the drive that contains Windows OS.
- Wait till all partitions are removed. Now, select Convert to GPT Disk from Menu list. Thus, the MBR partition will get converted into GPT.
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How to Check If GPT Formatting Is Done Correctly
After performing any of the methods mentioned here, users can check if it has been converted properly or not. Open the Disk management window on your system. Select the hard drive (Not any partition) you have converted just now. Right-click on it to select properties. The properties window will appear. Select the Volumes tab and check the item Partition style. In case of successful GPT formatting, the value of this item will be GPT. It shows that you have successfully converted MBR to GPT without losing data.
Conclusion
GPT style partitions offer better facilities than MBR partitions. For this reason, users want to convert MBR partition into GPT in Windows 10. This post discussed different techniques to convert MBR to GPT partition in Windows 10 using Command Prompt (CMD) and Disk Management (diskmgmt. msc). Users can perform the conversion by themselves if they follow the instructions correctly.
