Quick Mark Partition as Active Greyed out on Windows 10/8/7
Geeks - If you are trying to set a particular partition as active on your Windows 10, 8, or 7 computer, but the option to do so is greyed out or unavailable, there could be several reasons for this. Here is a possible explanation for the issue and some potential solutions you can try:
The partition you are trying to set as active is already active:
If the partition you are trying to set as active is already active, the option to do so will be greyed out. You can check which partition is currently active by using the Disk Management tool in Windows. To do this, follow these steps:
Press the Windows key + R to open the Run window.
Type "diskmgmt.msc" and press Enter.
The Disk Management window will open. Look for the partition that is marked as "Active."
The partition is not a primary partition:
In order to be set as active, the partition must be a primary partition. If the partition you are trying to set as active is not a primary partition, the option to do so will be greyed out. You can check whether a partition is primary or not by using the Disk Management tool in Windows. To do this, follow these steps:
Press the Windows key + R to open the Run window.
Type "diskmgmt.msc" and press Enter.
The Disk Management window will open. Look for the partition you are trying to set as active and check whether it is marked as "Primary."
The partition is damaged or has errors:
If the partition you are trying to set as active is damaged or has errors, the option to do so may be greyed out. In this case, you will need to repair the partition or fix any errors before you can set it as active. You can use the Disk Management tool in Windows to check for errors on the partition. To do this, follow these steps:
Press the Windows key + R to open the Run window.
Type "diskmgmt.msc" and press Enter.
The Disk Management window will open. Right-click on the partition you are trying to set as active and select "Properties."
In the Properties window, go to the "Tools" tab and click on the "Check" button under the "Error Checking" section.
Follow the prompts to check the partition for errors and fix any that are found.
If none of these solutions resolve the issue, there may be other underlying problems with your computer or its hardware that are preventing you from setting the partition as active. In this case, it may be necessary to seek the help of a professional or further troubleshoot the issue.
