How to Convert External Hard Drive to GPT Disk?

How to Convert External Hard Drive to GPT Disk?

Geeks - To convert an external hard drive from MBR to GPT, you will need to use a disk management tool. On Windows, you can use the built-in Disk Management utility. Here's how to do it:

Connect the external hard drive to your computer and make sure it is recognized by the system.

Open the Disk Management utility by typing "diskmgmt.msc" into the Start menu and pressing Enter.

In the Disk Management window, right-click on the external hard drive and select "Convert to GPT Disk" from the context menu.

Confirm the conversion by clicking "Yes" when prompted.

The conversion process will begin and may take a few minutes to complete, depending on the size of the hard drive.

Once the conversion is complete, the external hard drive will be converted to a GPT disk and can be used as normal.

It's important to note that converting a disk from MBR to GPT will erase all data on the disk, so make sure to back up any important files before starting the conversion process.