"Hard drive partition unresponsive in Windows 10/8/7"

When trying to open a hard drive partition to store new data, it doesn't respond? Can't access partitions on the hard drive or one of the hard drive partitions won't open? A hard drive partition shows up on your computer but you just can't open it? Don't panic! All issues regarding unresponsive, missing, or inaccessible hard drive partitions can now be resolved. You'll find simple and reliable solutions to deal with a hard drive with no partitions.

Method 1: Solve the problem of unallocated hard drive space by checking and repairing the file system

The issue of being unable to access a hard drive partition or local disk not responding might be due to read and write problems caused by a damaged file system or bad sectors. In such cases, you can try using a free partition management tool like tools Partition Master Free to check and repair the corrupted file system.

This free disk management tool offers a full range of partition management features, such as resizing/moving partitions to solve the low disk space issue, merging partitions, cloning disks, creating/deleting/formating partitions, erasing data, and disk/partition conversion, all of which are completely free.

Now, follow the video tutorial below to easily fix the file system and resolve the issue of the hard drive partition not showing or responding.

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Method 2: 3 Ways to Delete and Create Partitions to Fix Unresponsive Hard Drive Partition

If the file system repair doesn't work and you still can't access partitions on your hard drive, you may delete the problematic partition and create a new drive. However, before deleting or formatting an unopenable partition, make sure to export and back up the files on it so that you can fix the issue without losing any data.

How to Recover Data from an Unresponsive Hard Drive

To recover files from an unresponsive or inaccessible partition, use the easy-to-navigate Data Recovery Wizard tool. With just three simple steps and a few clicks, you can scan your unresponsive hard drive and fully export your files.

tools Data Recovery Wizard is a world-renowned data recovery software used for hard drive data recovery, and it also features formatted recovery, RAW drive recovery, lost partition recovery, system crash recovery, and virus attack recovery.

Step 1. Select the disk where you lost data and click “Scan”.

Select and scan the hard drive.

Step 2: After the scan is finished, use the "Filter" or "Search" option to find your lost files.

Step 3: Select all the files you need and click “Recover.” Then, choose a safe location to save them.

Upon successful data retrieval, you can proceed to the next step of deleting and creating the partition to resolve the issue.

1. Use a Free Partition Management Tool to Delete and Create Partitions

You can still use free partition management software to delete and create partitions. Install and open the Partition Master tool, find the unresponsive hard drive, right-click on it, and choose the “Delete” option to delete the partition.

Then, you can create a new partition with the released space. You can use the Partition Master tool to extend system C drive to solve low disk space problem.

Step 1. Launch AOMEI Partition Assistant. On the main interface, right-click on the "Unallocated" space on the hard drive or external storage device and select "Create".

Step 2. Adjust the size of the new partition, the file system (select the file system as needed), label, etc., and click OK to continue.

Click the Run 1 Task button, and then create a new partition by clicking Apply.

Watch the following video tutorial to learn how to create partitions on an NTFS, FAT, or EXT file system.

2. Using CMD to delete and create partitions

If your hard drive partition is not being detected or is not showing up in your computer, you can try to make it visible using the Command Prompt. Follow these steps: 1. **Open Command Prompt as Administrator:** - Press the Windows key + X on your keyboard. - Select "Command Prompt (Admin)" from the menu that appears. 2. **Type and execute the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each:** ```cmd diskpart ``` This will launch the DiskPart utility. ```cmd list disk ``` This command will display all the disks connected to your system. Identify the number of the disk that corresponds to your missing partition. Let's assume it's `Disk 1`. ```cmd select disk 1 ``` Replace `1` with the actual disk number you identified in the previous step. ```cmd list partition ``` This will show all partitions on the selected disk. Identify the partition number for your missing partition, let's say it's `Partition 2`. ```cmd select partition 2 ``` Replace `2` with the actual partition number you found. ```cmd assign letter=X ``` Replace `X` with any available drive letter you want to assign to the partition. 3. **After executing the last command, type:** ```cmd exit ``` This will exit the DiskPart utility and close the Command Prompt. 4. **Now, check your File Explorer to see if the partition has been assigned a drive letter and is visible.** If the partition still doesn't appear, there might be more serious issues such as corruption or hardware failure. In such cases, consider using data recovery software or seeking professional assistance.

1. Open Command Prompt and type in diskpart, then press "Enter." 2. In DISKPART, type list disk, then press "Enter." 3. Type select disk 0 (where 0 is the number of the disk you want to fix), then press "Enter." 4. Type clean, then press "Enter." 5. Type create partition primary, then press "Enter." 6. When prompted with "Do you want to format it now?", click "Cancel." 7. Type exit, then press "Enter."

3. Delete and create new partitions using Disk Management

Now you can safely delete the unresponsive partition and create a new one to store your data:

1. Open Device Manager > Click "Disk Management." 2. Right-click on the repaired hard drive partition and select "Delete Volume." 3. Click "Yes" > Right-click again and choose "New Simple Volume." 4. Click "Next" > Set the disk size and click "Next." 5. Rename your hard drive and click "Next." 6. Click "Next" > Finish.

Now you have fixed the unresponsive hard drive partition in Windows 10/8/7 and can save the old partition data to the newly created one.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Drives Without Partitions

We will show you more guides on how to fix unresponsive or undetected hard drive partition issues.

How to fix a missing hard drive partition?

There are several ways to fix the issue of a hard drive not showing up, due to different reasons.

• Display hidden partitions in Windows 10
• Create a partition and assign a drive letter
• Reformat the partition to fix the issue with unallocated hard drive space
• Update device drivers using Device Manager

Should I partition my hard disk?

Partitioning a hard drive refers to dividing the entire disk into several separate drive partitions. Partitioning a hard drive can help you organize your data more effectively. It allows for flexible management of your disk when backing up and restoring files. Storing files on different partitions can also reduce the risk of losing data.

Moreover, if you plan on running different operating systems on your computer, creating separate disk partitions is unavoidable, since each OS requires its own distinct partition. Additionally, you should use different drive partitions to store files for the different operating systems.

What does “no partitions” mean?

On a brand new disk that has never been used before, you might only see Unallocated space. So, you might not see any partitions at all. To fix the issue of having no partitions on your hard drive, try creating a partition and assigning a drive letter to it to resolve the problem.

How do I view all partitions on a hard drive?

You can check your hard drive partitions through Disk Management on your computer. Right-click the Start button and select Disk Management. From there, you'll be able to view all partitions on your hard drive. Alternatively, you can open File Explorer to see the existing partitions.