Non-destructive how to convert dynamic disks to basic disks

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• After the reduction of volume, I get "selected Operation will convert dynamic disks.

  Disk partitioning error

  I recently bought a laptop HP with Windows 7 Home Edition Basic, wanted to shrink the C drive to create another partition. However, after the reduction of the volume, I got this error:

  Operation you selected will convert dynamic disks. You will not be able to boot the operating system from any other volumes on the disk.

  It's because win7 only supports 4 basic primary partitions and your system already has 4.

  Don't not procceed in dynamic conversion because it will cause other problems later.

  If you do not create the partion when / if you are using the HP recovery disks that will destroy any partition that you created.

  If I were you I would like to extend C to use this free space, you created i.e. cancel what you were doing in the shrinking, and then explain the purpose of the planned partition.

• How to use mirror Volume to a basic disk without convert dynamic disk

  I have two 500 GB Hard Drive attached to my PC running Windows 7.

  I want the software Drive (d :)) [hard drive] should be saved automatically on the other hard drive. I learned a lot from the internet about mirrored dynamic disks in volume. in this case, I need to convert the two hard disks dynamic disk.

  My question is, are at - it another way to make a record of mirror on the disk on the secondary hard drive without converting the main hard drive on the dynamic disk? [I have no problem to convert the second hard disk to dynamic disk, but I don't want the first hard to convert to dynamic disk].

  If it is not possible through Windows, is it any 3rd party software to make a backup without soldering to a different disk without conversion to dynamic disk drive?

  -Http://sites.google.com/site/mustakimali CHRISTOPHE TALUKDER

  New - mirroring (how you present) is * not * "backup."  It has similarities-, but it has flaws.
   
  -If something fried two hard drives (possible - more so in fact than only one of the burners to die a natural death) - you have lost everything if it's the only way you were protection of your data.
  -If something happens to the whole system (stolen, fire, etc.)-* poof * will the data.
  -If you're infested/infected with virus/malware - it affects * two * drives at the same time.
  -If something starts erasing/moving/replication to disk - it does both.
   
  You can mirror if you wish; It will decrease your performance in some ways.  It will not * protecting * data except under certain very specific circumstances.  I would still * very * suggest a point-in-time backup solution on * external * same media if you decide to continue with the concept of mirror.  If you really want to mirror - lay material mirror - faster resource / the less intensive/best results.
  
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• Y we can convert dynamic disk to basic again after having already converted to dynamic?

  We all know that the default value of the hard drive is (Basic) and some timed Let's convert in cuz our uses (dynamic), my question is how can we convert in new Basic or it's impossible?

  Thank you

  It could be the case that you cannot remove the active OS partition / volume.  If this is the case, try to create a "Hirens Boot CD" and the start of this CD.  In the first start screen, choose "Mini XP.  Once it starts, follow the instructions in the following article:

  "To change a dynamic disk to basic disk back.
    <>http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/dm_revert_disk.mspx?mfr=true >

  To create a Hirens Boot CD, download the ".zip" file extract in a folder and double-click the ".cmd" file within the archive extracted.

  You will need to re - install windows after you complete these steps.

  Hirens: <> http://www.hirensbootcd.org/download/ >

  HTH,
  JW

• 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.

• convert dynamic disk to basic

  I have a split/dynamic volume of 2.24 TB on a file server.  I use Veeam to create replicas per day so I work in a lab environment.  The other day, I discovered that I am not at the file level restores using Veeam when using dynamic volumes.  To remedy this, I want to do a combination of the following: shrink, break the span and convert to basic.  I'll start playing now w / the reply, but I am curious to know if anyone has come across this before and if they managed to preserve the existing data as well as the permissions file/part too (pious).

  There are three ways to complete this work for you.  Links: 1 convert a dynamic disk to basic disk via the removal of all volumes from the dynamic disk. 2 convert a dynamic disk to basic disk using the Partition recovery software. 3 convert a dynamic disk to basic with NO LOSS OF DATA using the dynamic disk converter Aomei

  Cheers, your Udin

• Mounting USB dynamic disk under Windows 7

  Hello, I have a computer that is running windows 7, 32 bit.

  I have an older hard drive of a computer windows XP I want to retrieve some files of.

  The old hard drive is a dynamic disk in windows xp.

  I have connected the dynamic disk to my computer windows 7 via a USB cable.

  Problem: Windows 7 won't let me up the dynamic disk unless I convert it to a basic disk? If I convert it to a basic disk I will lose you all data.

  Question?  How can I mount the dynamic drive USB on a windows 7 without losing any data on the dynamic disk? Do I need special software?

  Hi, Alex_703,

  Non-destructive how to convert dynamic disks to basic disks

  http://mypkb.WordPress.com/2007/03/28/how-to-non-destructively-convert-dynamic-disks-to-basic-disks/

  ...... Convert to basic without data loss

  http://blog.remyservices.NET/2010/03/24/how-to-convert-dynamic-disks-back-to-basic-disk-without-losing-data/

  How to Access or mount GPT Protective Partition in Windows XP?

  http://www.dynamic-disk.com/resource/GPT-Protective-partition.html

• How to convert a dynamic disk to a basic?

  How to convert a dynamic disk to a basic? I can't really deleat the C and readers of the system, and if so, how?

  Hi Brad,

  Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for the query display.

  According to the description, it seems that you want to convert a dynamic disk to Basic.

  However, we need more information about the issue to help you better.

  Please help me to answer these questions.

  1 how many partitions are on the hard drive?

  2 is installed Windows on drive C?

  3. you have any operating system installed on the hard drive?

  To convert the dynamic disk to basic, here are some steps that you can try.

  You can try to convert the dynamic disk drive basis (except your drive C :) using the Diskpart.exe in the command line. By following these steps, you can avoid reinstalling Windows XP. But if you want all the hard disk as a single partition, then proceed as follows.

  Note: Before formatting the hard drive or perform the steps, back up your data to an external storage device.

  Steps to convert dynamic disk to basic
  

  a. press Windows key + r on the keyboard and in the immediate window, type cmd.exe

  b. in the command prompt and type D iskpart .

  c. at the Diskpart prompt, type list disk . Note the number of the disk you want to convert to dynamic.

  d. at the Diskpart prompt, type select disk . (select the dynamic disk you want to convert.)

  e. at the Diskpart prompt, type clean to remove all volumes on the disk.

  (f) then, at the Diskpart prompt, type: convert base to begin to restore the disk to basic training.

  Respond us if you have any queries with hard drive problems and we will be happy to help you.

• Accidentally, I converted all my basic dynamic disks. How to convert in return?

  Hello

  I accidentally converted my basic dynamic disks. Now I am unable to run the system recovery. Please let me how can know I convert this return. I'm not bothered about any loss of data.

  Thank you

  Here are the instructions:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/26829-convert-dynamic-disk-basic-disk.html

• How to convert a primary dynamic partition in parthition? while I can install OS second in the other partition in the other parthition.

  Hello

  I am using windows server 2008 r2. It is installed on the c: drive.

  I have other free 25 GB which is not attributed. I want to install windows 7 on that partition.

  How can I do that.

  mark that... my machine is built on a 32-bit platform so that I can have use Hegg-v.

  I try to use the utility disk part, but due to lack of knowledge, it has end course errors.

  GUID me.

  Convert dynamic disk

  Windows must be installed on a basic disk. See:

  http://msdn.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/Windows/desktop/aa363785 (v = vs. 85) .aspx

  http://www.dynamic-disk.com/Windows-7-convert-dynamic-disk-to-Basic.html

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-are-basic-and-dynamic-disks

• Convert disk dynamic disk Basic without data loss on Windows 8?

  I have a laptop with a 500 GB hard drive. I have windows 8 is installed. How can I convert this disk to dynamic disk to basic disk? Is this some Partttion managers as EaseUs allow convert dynamic disk to basic disk to the disk on which the operating system is installed?

  Hi harsh,

  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.

  Note: If you convert Dynamic Drive reader Basic with Windows installed Windows does not start.

  For more information, see change back to a basic disk dynamic disk. (Valid also for Windows 8)

  You can also post your query to Microsoft TechNet Forum for more information.

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?category=w8itpro

  Hope this information helps. If you need help with Windows, let us know and will be happy to help you.

• How to reformat hard disk and write the hard drive C, of zeros

  I gatewayway 500 x with windows xp home ditiond... This is a manufactured office 05/28/02. I have all the restore disks. How to write c or a hard drive, of zeros to make clean reinstall? It must be real simple, but people at the door give me a hard time. All the computer Gateway manufactured after OCT 2008 have a numnber SIND. Mine does not work. I did once in the year 2003, I phone to life as long as I am the original owner. I also have a Gateway VISTA laptop. I met two compuers myself. I use the desktop computer and error, learning and music. I studied logic computing to CSUN Northridge, CA in 1999, I was a student. I love this kind of thing, but I can't afford to pay losts of money at the time.  I'm disabled because I had two failed back operations less than 18 years. Now Iam 65, sea musician tought and I want to become a tech free tought. Help, please. I never learned to type properly... I have a lot of free time amd, I'm ready to help others. CC to BILL GATES.

  SHALOM BARRY

  Just use one of the managers of two partitions described below to remove the existing Windows XP partition (or will write zeros, but this is not necessary just to reinstall XP)

  -Partition management-

  Partition Wizard Home Edition:
  http://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html
  Note: There is also a CD bootable or versions of the bootable Flash drive:
  http://www.partitionwizard.com/Partition-Wizard-bootable-CD.html
  http://www.partitionwizard.com/bootable-Flash-drive.html
  Among the features and functions: create partition, Delete partition, format partition,.
  A partition resize, move partitions, Partition recovery after an accidental deletion,
  Convert the partition, partition Explore, Hide partition,
  Change the drive letter, a partition active Set, Explorer (content display) of the partition.
  Note: To complete any task use the "Pending Operations" box at the bottom left.

  Alternative to Partition Wizard (a bit easier to use, but Partition Wizard and EASUS have almost identical user interfaces)
  EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition (free):
  http://www.partition-tool.com/
  Partition software ALL-IN-ONE and the most convenient hard disk partition manager Kit
  Includes Partition Manager, Disk & Partition copy Wizard and Partition MBR and GUID partition GPT disk recovery Wizard (table) on Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 (32-bit and 64-bit).
  It allows users to resize/move Partition, drive system extend, copy Disk & Partition, Partition merge, Split Partition, redistribute free space, convert dynamic disk, Partition Recovery and much more.

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• How to convert karaoke CD + G is played on MP3 + G discs that will play in a karaoke presenter program?

  I use Sax and presenter to of Dotty to play my karaoke disks.  I have not bought a CD + G for awhile, and discs that I just bought will not play the words of graphic on-screen.  Did anyone know what program or how to convert these disks so they will play the words on the screen?

  Hi Larry and Carol,

  ·         What version of the operating system is installed on the computer?

  I suggest you look for any third-party software convert disks using your favorite search engine.

  Note: Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

• How to convert primary partition in system partition to start windows 7?

  I don't know how to convert the disk to the system partiton help me on this please give me direct cmd or drive part order please

  Hi ShivpratapVishwakarma,

  Follow the steps described in the links:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-system/change-system-partition/eb723bdc-89d7-456e-a8a5-71362adaf543

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd799232 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee829686 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows7/create-a-boot-partition

• How to install the dynamic disk volume and base set

  I have 500 GB of HARD drive.

  How can I convert a 1 and 2 in basic and volume 3 in Dynamics.

  Please tell me something that is free of cost, and I don't want to use a software to do this.

  Hi Lynda,

  I'll be happy to help you with the problem you have with the computer.

  To create a dynamic disk volume, you must convert basic dynamic first of all disks. How to convert the basic dynamic disk?

  1. connect you as an administrator or as a member of the Administrators group.

  2. right click on my computer > manage > storage > disk management.

  3. in the lower pane, right-click the basic disk you want to convert, and then click on convert to dynamic disk. You must right-click the gray area that contains the title of the disk on the left side of the details pane.

  Warning: After you convert a disk from a dynamic disk basic, local access to the dynamic disk is limited to editions of Windows Windows 2000 at the latest. In addition, after you convert a disk from basic to dynamic disk, the dynamic volumes cannot be changed to partitions. You must first delete all dynamic volumes on the disk and then convert the dynamic disk to Basic.

  Thank you.