Disk Management is a built-in utility on Windows 11 that manages internal and external hard drives. Using this built-in tool, you can even manage your USB flash drive. That means whatever external hard drives are possible to connect to your PC can be partitioned, formatted, or deleted.
This tool also allows you to extend or shrink an existing partition. You can change the drive letter easily using built-in Disk Management. Now, you understand the importance of the Disk Management tool, let me proceed with some of easily step through which you can access it on Windows 11.
Topics Covered
How to Open Disk Management using Quick Access Menu?
To open the Disk Management tool using the Quick Access menu, do the following:-
Step 1. Perform a right-click on the
Step 2. Select
How to Launch Disk Management from Windows Search?
To launch the Disk Management tool from the Windows Search menu, do the following:-
Step 1. Click the
Step 2. Now, type
How to Open Disk Management using Run Command?
To open the Disk Management tool using the Run command, do the following:-
Step 1. Press
Step 2. In the Run dialog box, type the following and hit
diskmgmt.msc
Now, Disk Management will open.
How to Open Disk Management using PowerShell or Command Prompt?
Step 1. Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt, whatever you prefer to use.
Step 2. On the prompt, type the following and then hit
diskmgmt