Converting a dynamic disk back to a basic disk

Discussion in 'backup, imaging & disk mgmt' started by Blacktomcat, Nov 15, 2011.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. Blacktomcat

    Blacktomcat Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2011
    Posts:
    1
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    I have used Windows XP for a long time. Now I have bought a new PC with Windows 7 -x64. I wanted (as with my other PC) the programs on C: and all my data on a D: volume. This could only be done by making the basic disk a dynamic disk. I did and now I want to go back to a basic disk. I cannot achieve this with the built in Windows diskmangament tool and also not with MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition. Can I use EasUs Todo BackUp Free for this purpose? It claims to work on a 64bits Windows 7 system.
    Any other help and or information will be appreciated.

    By the way, my disk 0 is dynamic and online and looks like this:

    Volume Classe Type Filesystem Status Capacity Free space

    <no name> Simple Dynamic NTFS ok (system) 100 MB 71 MB
    C: Simple Dynamic NTFS ok (boot,etc) 300 GB 281 GB
    data D: Simple Dynamic NTFS ok 1097 GB 1097 GB
     
  2. napoleon1815

    napoleon1815 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2010
    Posts:
    734
  3. Robin A.

    Robin A. Registered Member

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2006
    Posts:
    2,559
    I don´t see why. This can be done in a basic disk.
     
  4. tgell

    tgell Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2004
    Posts:
    1,097
  5. napoleon1815

    napoleon1815 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2010
    Posts:
    734
    Agreed about backing up the data first...that is paramount.
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.