How to Convert MBR to GPT Using CMD without Data Loss?
Geeks - To convert an MBR disk to GPT using the Command Prompt, you will need to use the diskpart utility. Here are the steps you need to follow:
Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. To do this, type "cmd" into the Start menu search bar, then right-click on the "Command Prompt" result and select "Run as administrator."
Type the following commands into the Command Prompt, pressing Enter after each one:
diskpart
list disk
This will show you a list of all the disks connected to your computer. Make note of the disk number for the MBR disk that you want to convert to GPT.
Type the following commands into the Command Prompt, replacing "disk_number" with the number of the MBR disk that you want to convert:
select disk disk_number
clean
convert gpt
These commands will delete all the data on the MBR disk and convert it to GPT. This process is irreversible, so make sure you have backed up any important data on the disk before proceeding.
Once the conversion is complete, you can exit the diskpart utility by typing the following command:
exit
You can now use the GPT disk as you would normally use any other disk on your computer. Keep in mind that GPT disks support larger capacities and more partitions than MBR disks, but they may not be compatible with older systems that do not support GPT.
