In today's digital world, the need for additional storage space is becoming increasingly important. Whether it's for personal or professional use, expanding storage capacity is a common requirement. This article will explore different methods of expanding storage in the Windows environment, focusing on practical examples and instructions adapted for Windows users.

Examples:

1. Adding a New Hard Drive:

   • Open Disk Management by pressing Windows + X and selecting "Disk Management."
   • Right-click on the unallocated space and select "New Simple Volume."
   • Follow the wizard to allocate a drive letter, format the drive, and assign a file system.

2. Expanding Storage with RAID:

   • Open Disk Management and initialize the new drives.
   • Press Windows + X and select "Disk Management."
   • Right-click on the new drives and select "Initialize Disk."
   • Create a new RAID volume by right-clicking on the unallocated space and selecting "New Spanned Volume."
   • Follow the wizard to select the drives and allocate the desired space.

3. Using Storage Spaces:

   • Press Windows + X and select "Disk Management."
   • Click on "Create and format hard disk partitions."
   • Click on "Create a new pool and storage space."
   • Follow the wizard to select the drives, allocate the space, and choose the desired resiliency type.