Create a storage pool and storage spaces in Windows
Creating a storage pool and space in Windows is akin to building a foundation for a house. It’s the initial step that allows you to consolidate various physical disks into a single virtual entity, providing a streamlined approach to managing diverse storage resources efficiently.
Step 1: Press Windows Key + R to open the search bar
Step 2: In the search bar input type “Manage Storage Space” and hit the enter button to open it.
Step 3: Then, Click on the “Create a new pool and storage space“
Step 4: Choose the drives for your pool and click ‘Create Pool’. Remember, this will erase all existing data on the drives.
Step 5: Create the Storage Space in Windows.
- Choose a descriptive name for the virtual drive.
- Select the drive letter and file system (NTFS or REFS).
- REFS (Resilient File System) maximizes data availability and protects against errors.
- Pick the resiliency type for the storage space.
Step 6: Allocate Size:
- Select the size you want to allocate.
- You can choose any size, regardless of available physical space.
- Receive alerts when it’s time to add more storage.
Step 7: Click the “Create storage space” button to complete the process.
How to Use Storage Spaces in Windows 11/10?
Windows 11 PCs can suffer from drive failures, causing essential data loss. To address this issue, Windows 11 introduces a feature called Storage Spaces, which allows users to group physical drives into a single logical storage pool. This feature allows users to expand the pool, add more drives, and protect data with different protection levels. In this article, You’ll get to know how to use Storage Spaces in Windows 11/10.
Best Ways to Use Storage Spaces
- 1. Create a storage pool and storage spaces in Windows
- 2. Create multiple storage spaces in Windows
- 3. Resize Storage Spaces Window
- How to optimize drive usage
- How to Delete Windows Storage Spaces