In this tutorial, learn how to delete hidden and system partitions using Windows built-in tools. Free up extra space on your drives with this step-by-step guide!
Steps Covered:
1. Open Disk Management Tool using Run dialog (Win + R, type "diskmgmt.msc")
2. Identify partitions that can't be deleted through Disk Management
3. Use DiskPart to delete protected partitions:
- Open DiskPart (Win + R, type "diskpart")
- List and select the desired disk ("list disk", "select disk 1")
- List and select the partitions ("list partition", "select partition 3")
- Force delete system partitions ("delete partition override")
4. Extend main partition to utilize free space
- Use DiskPart ("select partition 1", "extend")
- Verify in Disk Management
Tools Used:
- Disk Management Tool
- DiskPart Command Line Tool