With the disk management GPT to MBR change
The partition table of a hard disk from the modern GPT to the old MBR Standard convert, for example, be useful if you want to use the data carrier in a System on a Windows XP-based. For this you can use the disk management of Windows. Keep in mind that all files on the disk will be lost and hard disks with a capacity of more than 2 TB just under the GPT-Standard work.
- Open the Windows control panel for the item "administration". Then select the "computer management". Users of the categories view, you need to pre-press "System & security".
- In the left pane of the window select "disk management".
- The data should contain media Volumes, or partitions, they must be removed. To do this, click with the right mouse button on the appropriate Volume, then select "Volume delete..." or "delete Partition...".
- Click the disk you want to convert with the right mouse button. From the context menu select "To MBR disk convert to".
Windows: GPT to MBR change
With the MiniTool Partition Wizard GPT change in the MBR
Alternatively, you can make the Change from GPT to MBR also with a partitioning program like the free MiniTool Partition Wizard. Theoretically, the exchange should then proceed without loss of data occurs. A backup of all your important data, we recommend you nevertheless. Also, please note that the change to the MBR is only possible if the hard disk is not larger than 2 terabytes and a maximum of four primary partitions on it.
- The MiniTool Partition Wizard you can download here. After you install and start the program.
- Click on the converted disk with the right mouse button. In the context menu, select "Convert GPT Disk to MBR Disk".
- Select the "Apply" Button to start the conversion.
Partition Wizard: GPT to MBR change
Should the MBR of your hard disk is defective, we will show you in a further practical tip on how you it by using the installation CD of Windows to repair can.
