How to Create a Partition in Windows 8 (Beginner’s Guide)

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Reasons to Create Partition in Windows 8/8.1
How to Create New Partition in Windows 8 with Partition Software
Create Partition in Windows 8/8.1 with Disk Management

Reasons for Creating a Partition for Windows 8/8.1

Creating partitions in Windows 8 or 8.1 is a great way to organize your files and system, and it's something to consider if you're looking for ways to clean up your hard drive.

You might want to create a partition on your hard disk in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 for any of the following reasons:

Create separate zones for work and play.

It may be necessary to create a recovery partition for system failures. Regardless of the reason, creating the partition is relatively straightforward.

This article will describe two main methods for creating partitions in Windows 8 – with Partition Master and Disk Management. Each method has its advantages, and your choice will depend on your needs and preferences.

• tools Partition Master Free:  Great for beginners; create partitions in a few steps; resize by dragging.
• Disk Management:  Built-in Windows tool; requires unallocated space first.

How to Create a New Partition in Windows 8 with Disk Management

Partition Master Professional is widely regarded as one of the most user-friendly third-party partitioning tools out there. It offers a range of features and is relatively easy to use, even for those with less technical expertise.

Option 1: Extend System C drive using unallocated space

1. Right-click on the System C drive and select "Resize/Move Partition." 2. Drag the system partition towards the unallocated space to add it to the C drive. Then, click "OK." 3. Click "Execute Task" and "Apply" to perform the operation and extend the C drive.

Option 2: Extend System C Drive without Unallocated Space

1. Right-click on a large partition with sufficient available space on the system disk and select "Allocate Space." 2. In the "Allocate Space from (*) to" section, choose the system drive. Then, drag the end of the System C drive to the unallocated space. Click "OK" to confirm. 3. Click "Execute Tasks" which will list the pending operations. Then, click "Apply" to save the changes and extend the C drive.

0:00-0:26 - Extending the system drive with unallocated space; 0:27-0:58 - Extending the system drive without unallocated space.

How to Partition a Hard Drive Without Formatting

This page offers a comprehensive solution on how to partition a hard drive without formatting in Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Vista, also fulfilling the need to create partitions in Windows without formatting the disk.

Video Tutorial - How to Create a New Drive or Partition in Windows 8.1

Watch this video to learn how to create a new drive or partition in Windows 8.1.

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Create a partition in Windows 8/8.1 using Disk Management

For a built-in Windows tool, Disk Management is a reliable choice. However, you'll need to resize the volume manually.

On the other hand, Disk Management is a built-in Windows tool with slightly more limited functionality, but it's still easy to use.

After opening it, you can choose a step-by-step guide to check if there is unallocated space. If you don't want to spend time, return to the partition software.

1. No unallocated space

Step 1. Right-click the Start icon and select Disk Management.

Step 2. Right-click on a partition and select "Shrink Volume."

Reduce volume via Disk Management

Step 3: Enter the dimensions to resize the image to.

Click “Compress,” and you'll be left with unallocated space.

Step 5: Right-click on the “Unallocated” space and select “New Simple Volume”.

< strong > Step 6. < /strong> After launching the New Simple Volume Wizard, click on “Next.” Then input the size you want for your new volume and click “Next” again.

Step 7: Assign a drive letter, then click Next.

Step 8: In the Format window, click Next to format the partition. Then click Finish.

2. There is unallocated space on the hard drive.

Step 1: First, press the “Win+R” keys to open the “Run” dialog box, then type “diskmgmt.msc” and hit Enter to open the “Disk Management” tool.

Step 2: You need an unallocated space on your hard drive to create a new partition. Right-click on the unallocated space and select "New Simple Volume".

Then proceed to create the new partition as instructed.

Frequently Asked Questions about Partitioning in Windows 8.1/8

How to resize C drive in Windows 8 without formatting?

One way to partition the C drive in Windows 8 without formatting is by using the Disk Management tool. This is a program that allows you to create, resize, and delete partitions on your hard drive without losing any data.

How many partitions does Windows 8 create?

Windows 8 creates both a System Reserved Partition and a Boot Partition. The System Reserved Partition holds important system files, while the Boot Partition contains the operating system and all installed programs. Together, these two partitions help keep your computer organized and running smoothly.

How do I add a drive in Windows 8?

1. Open the Control Panel and select Administrative Tools. Then, double-click "Computer Management."

2. In the left panel of the window that appears, select "Storage" and then "Disk Management" from the list of options.

3. Right-click on the unallocated space you want to add to the drive, and select “New Simple Volume.”

Follow the on-screen instructions, and assign a letter to the new drive so that you can access it from File Explorer.

How can I partition my C drive?

The most common way is to use a partitioning tool, such as Partition Master, which allows you to create two or more separate partitions on your hard drive. You can also manually split the C: drive by reformatting the hard disk and creating two or more distinct sections.