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Windows 10 doesn't restrict us when it comes to partitioning or merging drives. So, as long as the hard drive meets the basic system requirements, we can perform these operations without any obstacles. There are plenty of software options available on the market to help us partition, divide, and merge drives, which are extremely effective and user-friendly. However, with Windows 10, you don't need to do this to partition or merge drives because the built-in features are already fantastic.
Nevertheless, readers should note that if you have data on the drive that you want to convert, be sure to back it up first because the trick of merging disk drives in Windows 10 will require deleting the drive to be merged to meet the system's requirements. This is not necessary for the drive-splitting process but is mandatory for merging drives.
Guide to Merge Disk Drives in Windows 10
Step 1: To merge disk drives in Windows 10, access the disk management section on your computer or laptop. Press the Windows + X key combination to open the Power Menu, then choose Disk Management.
Immediately, the disk management interface will appear. In this article, we will merge disk drives in Windows 10 on 2 drives: Mytour_1 and Mytour_2.
Step 2: Right-click on Mytour_2, select Delete Volume to proceed with deleting the drive.
Note: Before proceeding, ensure to backup important data from Mytour_2 drive.
Step 3: Windows 10 system will prompt you to confirm the deletion of the disk drive once again. Choose Yes if you agree.
And all you have to do is wait for about 1 minute, Mytour_2 drive will become Unallocated, indicating successful deletion of the drive.
Step 4: Now, let's proceed to the main step, merging disk drives in Windows 10. Click on Mytour_1 and select Extend Volume .
Step 5: The Extend Volume interface appears, simply press Next to continue.
Step 6: In the Selected section, choose Disk 2 as shown in the image and select the desired merge capacity. If you want to merge all, keep the original parameters and click Next .
Step 7: Wait for the system to finish merging disk drives in Windows 10, then select Finish to close the window.
And finally, you will see that Mytour_2 drive has been merged into Mytour_1 with a capacity equal to the combined capacities of the 2 drives. Merging disk drives in Windows 10 is now complete.
With the method above, you can merge disk drives in Windows 10 without the need for any assisting software. Additionally, for those who are new to Windows 10, this knowledge is essential, helping you explore many unique features on Windows 10. This is also the way to merge disk partitions after dividing, a topic many of you have asked Mytour about. If you don't know how to merge disk partitions on a computer, follow the steps here.
Here, Mytour also suggests some useful tips for customizing your Windows 10 screen. These tips will help you understand more about the functions on Windows 10, even for long-time users who may not be aware. Check out the customization tips for Windows 10 screen to study and apply them to your computer or laptop.
If you want to partition a Windows 11 or 10 disk, refer to this article. It's very detailed and will help you partition your disk easily and effectively.
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