How to Create New Drive in Windows 11 & Windows 10 | Create Disk Partition (2026) Guide

In this video, I’ll show you the safest and easiest way to create a new drive partition on Windows 11 and Windows 10. If you have a large C: drive and want to organize your files, games, or work data separately, this step-by-step tutorial is for you.

We will use the built-in Disk Management tool, so you don't need to install any third-party software. This method works for HDDs, SSDs, and NVMe drives in 2026.
This 2026 updated guide shows you how to split your hard disk and create a new partition without using any third-party software.

If your PC has only one drive (C Drive) and you want to create a new drive like D, E, or F, this tutorial is perfect for you.

✅ What you’ll learn in this video:
✔ How to create a new drive in Windows 11
✔ How to create a partition in Windows 10
✔ How to shrink volume and make a new drive
✔ Create disk partition without data loss
✔ Disk Management explained in simple steps

This method works on:
Windows 11 (All versions)
Windows 10 (All versions)
Laptop & Desktop PCs

⏱ Timestamps:-
00:00 Intro – Create New Drive in Windows 10 & 11
00:15 Why You Need a New Partition
00:30 Open Disk Management in Windows
00:50 Shrink Volume to Create Free Space
01:20 Create New Drive (New Simple Volume)
01:55 Assign Drive Letter & Format Disk
02:20 Final Result – New Drive Created Successfully
02:35 Tips & Common Mistakes (Important)

📌 No software required | Beginner-friendly | Safe method
⚠️ Important Note: Always back up your important data before making changes to your hard drive partitions!
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