Creating a new simple volume in Windows is a fundamental task for managing disk storage efficiently. A simple volume is a portion of a physical disk that functions as a separate unit of storage. It can be created on a single disk and is often used to organize data or to allocate space for specific applications. Understanding how to create a new simple volume can help optimize disk usage and improve system performance. This article will guide you through the steps to create a new simple volume using both the Disk Management tool and the Command Prompt in Windows.

Examples:

Using Disk Management

1. Open Disk Management:

   • Press Win + X and select Disk Management from the menu.

2. Initialize the Disk (if necessary):

   • If the disk is not initialized, you will be prompted to initialize it. Choose either MBR (Master Boot Record) or GPT (GUID Partition Table) based on your needs.

3. Create a New Simple Volume:

   • Right-click on the unallocated space on the disk where you want to create the new volume.
   • Select New Simple Volume.
   • Follow the New Simple Volume Wizard:
     • Specify Volume Size: Enter the size of the volume.
     • Assign Drive Letter or Path: Choose a drive letter or mount the volume in an empty NTFS folder.
     • Format Partition: Choose the file system (NTFS is recommended), allocation unit size, and volume label. You can also choose to perform a quick format.

4. Complete the Wizard:

   • Click Finish to create the new simple volume.

Using Command Prompt

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

   • Press Win + X and select Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (Admin).

2. Use DiskPart Tool:

   • Type diskpart and press Enter to open the DiskPart tool.

3. List Available Disks:

   • Type list disk and press Enter to see all available disks.

4. Select the Disk:

   • Type select disk X (replace X with the number of the disk where you want to create the volume) and press Enter.

5. Create the Simple Volume:

   • Type create partition primary size=XXXXX (replace XXXXX with the size in MB for the new volume) and press Enter.

6. Format the Volume:

   • Type format fs=ntfs quick and press Enter to format the volume with NTFS file system.

7. Assign a Drive Letter:

   • Type assign letter=X (replace X with the desired drive letter) and press Enter.

8. Exit DiskPart:

   • Type exit and press Enter to close the DiskPart tool.