Cannot change dynamic disk to a basic disk


  1. Sumit Dhiman
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    Cannot change dynamic disk to a basic disk


    Running windows 10, due to some personal reasons want to change my dynamic disk to a basic disk.But the option for the same is greyed out in Disk Management.If anyone posts a guide to accomplish the same I would be really grateful:)
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  3. topgundcp
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    Download: Bootable Partition Manger | MiniTool Partition Wizard Bootable Edition
    Put in a USB stick using : Rufus - Create bootable USB
    Then convert to basic.
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  4. Sumit Dhiman
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    topgundcp said:
    Download: Bootable Partition Manger | MiniTool Partition Wizard Bootable Edition
    Put in a USB stick using : Rufus - Create bootable USB
    Then convert to basic.
    Thank you.I will post back the result as soon as it is accomplished.
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  6. Brink
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    Hello Sumitdhiman, :)

    In addition: Convert a Dynamic Disk to a Basic Disk - Windows 7 Help Forums
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  7. Sumit Dhiman
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    Brink said:
    Hello Sumitdhiman, :)

    In addition: Convert a Dynamic Disk to a Basic Disk - Windows 7 Help Forums
    Thanks Shawn! Job successfully done :)
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  8. Brink
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    You're most welcome. I'm glad we could help. :)
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