In order to connect and recognize the hard disk / SSD to be added separately from the Hard disk / SSD on which Windows 11 is installed, “Disk Management”-> “Initialize Disk” * Online storage -> You need to format the “unallocated” area. After formatting, it can be used as a new partition (D drive, E drive, etc.)
This article describes the procedure for connecting additional storage to Windows 11 and mounting it as a new drive.
Windows11 PC：Recognize additional Hard disk / SSD
Step 1:
Right-click on the Windows mark on the taskbar -> select Disk Management.
Step 2:
Initialize Disk screen: Select the partition style of MBR (Master Boot Record) / GPT (GUID Partition Table) -> Select “OK”.
This section explains the difference between MBR (Master Boot Record) and GPT (GUID Partition Table).
■ MBR (Master Boot Record)
・ Maximum disk size is limited to 2TB
・ Up to 4 partitions can be divided
■ GPT (GUID Partition Table)
・ Maximum disk size capacity can support 2TB or more
・ Up to 128 partitions can be divided
Step 3:
Right-click on “Unallocated” -> select “New Simple Volume”.
Step 4:
Start New Simple Volume Wizard: Select Next.
Step 5:
Volume size specification screen: Specify volume size-> Select “Next”.
Step 6:
Drive letter or path assignment screen: Specify any drive letter -> Select Next.
Step 7:
Format Partition screen: Select “Format this volume with the following settings”.
Step 8:
New Simple Volume Wizard Screen: Select Finish.
Step 9:
Check the volume label and volume size of the added storage.
If you check it with Explorer, the newly added volume will be displayed and you will be able to use it.
