Basic Disk vs Dynamic Disk. Post shows how to convert basic disk to dynamic disk OR dynamic disk to basic disk using UI, Diskpart, CMD without losing data.

The most obvious difference between basic and dynamic disks lies in operating system support. While all versions of Windows--even DOS--support basic disks, we can't say the same for dynamic disks.

Windows 2003 server boots just fine from dynamic disks, but I think you should show us a screenshot of your Disk Managament MMC so we can be sure you're not accidentally spanning the volume.

In a very small nutshell, dynamic disks let you do things basic disks can't, like resizing volumes and making volumes span multiple disks (including software RAID 0/1/5).

What does dynamic disk actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.

You can use NIUBI Partition Editor Free Edition to convert Dynamic Disk to Basic without losing data on Windows 11/10. All features discussed.