What causes thepartition not showing up in Windows 11/10issue?
How to fix the error?
Here,MiniTooloffers you solutions to partition not showing up on Windows 10/11 in different cases.
Use corresponding fixes according to your situation.
Some possible reasons for the Windows 11 disk partition not showing up error are summarized as follows.
What can you do to fix the Windows 11 disk partition not showing up issue?
Well, this post offers you solutions to it in 3 cases.
Step 1:Typecmdin the search box and then clickRun as administratorunder theCommand Prompt App.
Step 2:In the prompted window, typemsdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnosticand press theEnterkey.
This will pop launch the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.
Alternatively, it’s possible for you to open it by typingmsdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnosticin theRunwindow and hittingEnter.
Step 3:fire off the troubleshooter by clicking theNextbutton in the elevated window.
Is Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter missing from your Windows computer?
In this post, we will show you how to open it using the command line.
Then the hard disk partition not showing up issue happens to you.
To fix the issue, you should unhide it.
Use MiniTool Partition Wizard
This software helps you hide and unhide partitions within a few clicks.
Step 2:Right-punch the target partition and then clickUnhide Partitionin the pop-up menu.
Step 3:In the next window, clickOKto save changes.
Step 4:ClickApply > Yesto execute the operation.
Therefore, youd better check that after the issue occurs.
you’re free to check hard drive for errors via either theCHKDSK commandor third-party software.
if you bump into theCHKDSK not workingissue, try MiniTool Partition Wizard instead.
It enables you to find bad sectors and file system errors on your hard drive or partition.
Here we show you how to find bad sectors through the program.
- spin up the software on your PC.
Right-tap on the target hard drive and clickSurface Test.
In the prompted window, clickStart Nowto begin the process.
After the scanning process ends, find if there are any red blocks in the scanning area.
If you find them, it indicates that there are bad sectors on the hard drive.
Then refer tothis guideto get rid of them.
Here, we chooseUnallocated Space.
Step 4:Select a scanning method based on your demands and clickNext.
it’s possible for you to either chooseQuick ScanorFull Scan.
Step 5:Then the scanning process will start automatically.
you’ve got the option to view the progress in the elevated window.
IfPartition Recovery Wizardcant find your lost partition, use theData Recoverymodule to recover the data on the missing partition.
Step 7:Finally assign a letter for the recovered partitions.
Some common file system issues are summarized as follows.
How to fix these issues?
However, formatting the partition will erase data.
Hence, you shouldmake a copy of your partitionbefore that.
Then start the operation with the steps below.
This post explains thebest file systems for Windows/Mac/Linux.
Learn what formatting a hard drive does fromthis post.
Step 1:Right-punch theWindowsicon, and then clickDisk Management.
Step 2:Right-press the target partition and tapFormat.
Step 3:Choose a file system for the partition and clickOK.
For the security of data, youd better check thePerform a quick formatoption.
ClickQuick format vs full formatto learn the difference between them.
Step 4:ClickOKin the prompted window to confirm the operation.
You may receive the issue when you reboot your PC but it cant recognize and boot from the drive.
What triggers the error?
Here are some possible causes.
How to solve the disk partition not recognized issue with the GPT disk?
Here are 3 methods for you.
Step 2:Navigate to theBoottab by using the arrow keys.
Step 3:Set the target GPT disk as the first boot option.
Step 4:PressF10andEnterkeys to save and exit the change.
Step 5:After that, your machine will automatically boot from the selected GPT disk.
Then your GPT partitions will show up on your PC.
What is Lenovo boot menu?
How to access it?
What to do if the BIOS is inaccessible?
This post will focus on this topic and analyze them deeply.
In this case, you should switch the boot mode to UEFI mode.
The prerequisite is that the PC supports both UEFI and Legacy BIOS boot modes.
Step 1:Likewise, enter the BIOS setup screen and move to theBoottab.
Step 2:Find the UEFI/BIOS Boot Mode.
If it displays Legacy, choose the UEFI option by using the down arrow.
Step 3:Save the changes you have made and exit BIOS.
Step 4:cycle your setup again.
As a result, the GPT partition not showing up on Windows 10 issue occurs.
How toconvert GPT to MBR without data loss?
Well, MiniTool Partition Wizard comes into use.
It helps you complete the conversion easily.
Reversely, it allows you to convert MBR to GPT.
Note: To convert a data disk to MBR/GPT disk, simply use the MiniTool Partition Wizard Free Edition.
Step 1:After installing the program on your setup, run it to access its main interface.
Step 2:Right-tap on the target disk and tap on theConvert GPT Disk to MBR Diskoption.
Step 3:TapApply > Yesto execute the operation.
Step 4:Then set the disk as the boot drive in BIOS with the steps inMethod 1.
They also find that only theDelete Volumeis available inDisk Managementwhen they want to solve the issue in it.
Besides, you may be prompted with an warning pop-up as shown below.
Some partitions suddenly become unavailable in Windows Explorer although they contain data.
The selected partition was not created by Windows and might contain data recognized by other operating systems.
Do you want to delete this partition?
Why this issue takes place?
It is likely that the current hard drive is an MBR with 2TB+ storage.
Hence, the partition over 2TB limit cant be recognized in Disk Management.
Another reason is that a GPT disk over 2TB has been converted to MBR.
An available solution to this issue is to convert MBR to GPT.
For doing that, take these actions.
Launch MiniTool Partition Wizard.
Highlight the target disk and clickConvert MBR Disk to GPT Diskin the action panel.
ClickApply > Yesto carry out the operation.
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Partition not showing up in Windows 11/10?
This post shows you possible reasons and troubleshooting methods in 3 cases.
if you run into the error in other cases, tell us in the comment area.
We will try our best to help you.
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