Solved I need to delete 3 partitions from a 6TB disk and do not know how?

[Mike Lynch]

I would like wind up with two partitions, both the same size.
This disk will not be used as a Boot Drive, data only.
Partition 1 = System Backups
Partition 2 = Photo Archive.

 

[flavallee]

How many partitions does that 6 TB (5586 GB actual capacity) hard drive currently have?

Submitting an image of the Disk Management window would be helpful.

 

[Mike Lynch]

I believe there are three usable.

Mike

 

[SIW2]

Do you have any data on it you want to keep?

 

[flavallee]

That 6 TB hard drive is divided into 5071.46 GB and 513.58 GB unallocated partitions.

It's also divided into 3.03 GB and 522 MB and 329 MB recovery and system partitions.

Do those 2 unallocated partitions contain any data?

SIW2 jumped in, so I'll leave you with him because I'm getting ready to shut down for the day.

 

[SIW2]

Lee, I just got an hp z230 to play with

the newer z240 are still quite expensive, but I expect in the next 12-18mths more will come on the market as businesses shift them.

 

[Mike Lynch]

No, I do not want anything on the drive.

 

[SIW2]

You don't want a dynamic disk. Clean it and convert to gpt. Then create your 2 partitions.

 

[Mike Lynch]

When you say "clean it", what software should I use to clean it with?

 

[SIW2]

at administrator command prompt type:

diskpart

( then press enter )

select disk 1

( then press enter )

clean

( then press enter )

convert gpt

( then press enter )

exit

( then press enter )

 

[Mike Lynch]

Thank you!

 

[Mike Lynch]

Worked GREAT!

Thank you again!

 

[SIW2]

 

[Mike Lynch]

My first successful Backup with a Restore Point

You have helped me more than you can possibly imagine!

At 76, being able to leave things in tact and Backed up is a great relief.

Thanks again SIW2.

 

[Mike Lynch]

SIW2,

Is there a technique to convert from dynamic to gpt Without loosing data?

 

[SIW2]

I think you need to convert dynamic to basic first. Then convert to gpt.

To do it without losing data you need 3rd party tools. Aomei does them.

How big is the disk?

Post a disk management screenshot.

 

[Mike Lynch]

Screen Shot!

I hope this works as I have tried uploading the Screen Shot three prior times with no luck.
I believe the reason they failed is my lack of understanding of Permissions.

 

[Snick]

Here's the link Mike Lynch

AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard

Snick

 

[SIW2]

That is already gpt. See if Aomei dynamic disk manager can convert to basic.

 

[Mike Lynch]

Doesn't look good!

Mike