How to Partition a Local Drive?
- Right-click the Start button and pick “Disc Management” from the context menu.
- In Disc Management, locate and pick the drive you want to partition.
- Right-click on the partition you want to decrease, then select “Shrink Volume.” This will bring up a dialogue window where you may input the amount of space you want to shrink.
- After shrinking the volume, you will see an unallocated space. Right-click it and choose “New Simple Volume.” This will launch a wizard to assist you in creating a new partition.
- In the wizard, enter the partition size, assign a drive letter, and select the file system format.
- Follow the wizard’s prompts to complete partitioning process.
What is a Local Drive? Working and Advantages
A local drive is a physical device installed in your computer that stores and retrieves data. It provides long-term storage for files, documents, applications, and operating systems. Local drives provide a reliable and convenient way to store and access data on a device. They are commonly used for storing the operating system, applications, and personal files.