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Format Entire Hard Disk into Extended Partition
Hi.
I have a laptop with an SSD and a Hard disk (1 Tb) - Windows 10 Professional 64-bit Version 20H2 Build 19042.867
Both are GPT
I would like to convert the ENTIRE HARD DISK ONLY into an Extended Partition with 6 or more logical drives.
I was able to do this on my other systems (Windows XP and Windows 7)- but that was many years ago.
All the software I have reviewed (and posts in this forum) only refer to converting unallocated space (after the 4 primary drives) into an Extended partition. There is nothing about converting the entire hard disk.
I am not sure how it works, but understand that if I convert the Hard Disk from GPT to MBR (leaving the SSD at GPT) then the entire HARD DISK can be formatted as an Extended Partition (subsequently with 6 or more logical drives)
I could always setup 4 primary drives and do the other logical drives on an extended partition - as a last resort.
I am getting on a bit in years to work with GPart and CMD unless very simple instructions.
I don't mind paying for software that can do the job. If any software is recommended, I would prefer one that includes Image Backup and Restore features.
Many thanks
Mike