Most PCs come from the factory with a single partition on their hard drive, meaning that it shows up as one drive in the Computer window (as C:, typically). But keeping your data, applications, and ...

Securely Wipe a Hard Drive on Windows Connect your hard drive to a Windows computer and it should show up in File Explorer, in the left-hand sidebar. Right-click the drive and click Format.

The available space on your PC's storage drive can be divided into separate blocks, or "partitions," but how do you do it and is it a good idea?

Create a partition using DiskPart With DiskPart, you can quickly create partitions on your brand-new drive or divide your existing disk further for better data management.

We offer step-by-step tutorials on how to clone your hard drive or a single drive partition.

If possible, use an anti-static mat and hold the hard drive by the edges to minimize the risk. Store unused or external hard drives in anti-static bags to protect them from static electricity.