Are third party software to convert dynamic disk to basic Drive Safe?

Hi all

I installed Windows 8 Pro on my laptop recently. Now, my hard drive got converted to basic dynamic. I want to use third-party software like EaseUs Partition Manager or Assistant Partition AOMEI. I want to know if it is safe to do so?  Are there Complications?

Hi harsh,

Note:

There is a high risk of data loss. Make sure that you back up all the your impotent data before trying these steps.

You can try the steps from here (article is for Win 7, but it also applies to win 8)

http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755238.aspx

See the section additional Considerations of the article mentioned above.

  • The disk must not have any volumes nor contain no data until you can change to a basic disk. If you want to keep your data, back it up or move it to another volume, before converting the disk a basic disk.
  • Removal of volume will erase all data.

Once the disks are converted to Basic, you must reinstall the operating system or to perform a factory reset.

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