How to Split Partition C in Windows 11 Without Format

Do you want to split partition C in Windows 11 without formatting? If yes, then you are in the right place. In this article, Bardimin will show you an easy way to do just that by using Disk Management and EaseUS Partition Master. Both tools can help you manage your hard disk partitions easily and safely.

Why Do You Need to Split Partition C in Windows 11?

Partition C is the system partition that contains important Windows 11 files, such as boot, registry, and installed programs. Partition C usually has a large size, because Windows 11 needs enough space to run smoothly. However, there are several reasons for split partition C in Windows 11, such as:

• Improve system performance. If partition C is too full, then the system will become slow and prone to errors. By dividing partition C, you can allocate enough space to the system and frequently used programs, improving system performance.
• Organize data better. If you store all your data in partition C, then it is difficult to search and organize your data. By splitting partition C, you can create other partitions to store your data according to categories, such as documents, photos, videos, and music. This will make it easier for you to access and manage your data.
• Prevent data loss. If partition C suffers damage or failure, then you will lose all your data stored in partition C. By splitting partition C, you can back up your system partition in another partition so that you can easily restore your system in case of problems.

How to Split Partition C in Windows 11 with Disk Management

Disk Management is a built-in tool of Windows 11 that you can use to create, delete, resize, and format your hard disk partitions. Here are the steps to split partition C in Windows 11 with Disk Management:

1. Open Disk Management by right-clicking on Start Menu and selecting Disk Management.
2. In the Disk Management window, right-click on partition C and select Shrink Volume.
3. In the Shrink Volume window, enter the amount of space you want to subtract from partition C in the column Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB. Make sure you leave enough space for partition C for the system to run smoothly. Then click Shrink.
4. After the shrink process is complete, you will see a new free space to the right of partition C. Right-click on the free space and select New Simple Volume.
5. In the New Simple Volume Wizard window, click Next.
6. In the Specify Volume Size window, enter the volume size you want in the Simple volume size in MB field. You can use the entire available free space or leave a portion to create another partition. Then click Next.
7. In the Assign Drive Letter or Path window, select the drive letter you want for your new partition. You can choose any letter that other partitions haven’t used yet. Then click Next.
8. In the Format Partition window, select the file system, allocation unit size, and volume label you want for your new partition. You can also choose to do Quick Format or not. Then click Next.
9. In the Completing the New Simple Volume Wizard window, review the information you entered and click Finish.
10. Wait until the new partition creation process is complete. Then you can view your new partition in the Disk Management window and File Explorer.

How to Split Partition C in Windows 11 with EaseUS Partition Master

EaseUS Partition Master is a built-in tool of Windows 11 that you can use to manage your hard disk partitions more easily and flexibly. Here are the steps to split partition C in Windows 11 with EaseUS Partition Master:

1. Open EaseUS Partition Master by right-clicking on the Start Menu and selecting EaseUS Partition Master.
2. In the EaseUS Partition Master window, right-click on partition C and select Resize/Move.
3. In the Resize/Move window, slide the slider to the left to reduce the size of partition C. Make sure you leave enough space for partition C for the system to run smoothly. Then click OK.
4. In the EaseUS Partition Master window, right-click on the new free space to the right of partition C and select Create.
5. In the Create window, enter the size, label, drive letter, and file system you want for your new partition. You can use the entire available free space or leave a portion to create another partition. Then click OK.
6. In the EaseUS Partition Master window, click on the Execute Operation button in the upper left corner.
7. In the Pending Operations window, click on the Apply button in the lower-right corner.
8. Wait until the partition-splitting process is complete. Then you can view your new partition in the EaseUS Partition Master window and File Explorer.

Conclusion

That’s how to split partition C in Windows 11 without formatting by using Disk Management and EaseUS Partition Master. Both of these tools are Windows 11 tools that you can use easily and safely.

However, if you want to manage your hard disk partitions with more features and options, you can use other tools available on the internet, such as MiniTool Partition Wizard, AOMEI Partition Assistant, Paragon Partition Manager, etc. But, make sure you choose a tool that is trusted and compatible with Windows 11.

Besides, before you split partition C, it is recommended that you backup your data first, to prevent data loss if something goes wrong. Hope this article will be useful for you. Thanks for reading.