Windows 10: Problem allocating external disk.

Discus and support Problem allocating external disk. in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I stripped the hard drive from my old laptop to use as a backup but it wont allow me to create a new volume. The only options i have are shown in the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by R-Scott, Jan 21, 2021.

  1. R-Scott Win User

    Problem allocating external disk.


    I stripped the hard drive from my old laptop to use as a backup but it wont allow me to create a new volume. The only options i have are shown in the screenshot. Is there a fix to this? Problem allocating external disk. 4f24f277-3a58-4bdd-9d54-153d659a3a85?upload=true.png

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    R-Scott, Jan 21, 2021
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  2. mkrk Win User

    Disk Allocation


    Hi everyone,
    It's Kousik here. I have installed xubuntu along with windows 10. To do that i had to re partition my hard disk which is of 1 tb. While doing this i can't allocate 250gb as primary partition.
    The message below is showing
    " You cannot allocate a primay partition because the disk already contains maximum number of partitions". Suggest me a way how to allocate that much amount of space in this situation Thank You
     
  3. unallocated space in G drive (external)

    Hi,

    It seems that the external drive's disk partition was not fully or properly allocated. You can extend the disk's partition size by following these steps:

    • Click Windows logo (Start), then type diskmgmt.msc.
    • Right-click the basic volume you want to extend. This is the external drive's partition that was previously allocated.
    • Select Extend Volume.
    • Follow the instructions on your screen.

    Note: Make sure that you are selecting the correct disk or partition that you want to modify to avoid unexpected data loss. Also, it would be best to backup any existing files on your external drive before making any changes.

    If you are still having challenges on managing your disk's partition, we suggest that you post your concern on
    TechNet since this particular issue is beyond the scope
    of this forum.

    Don't hesitate to provide us some feedback.

    Regards.
     
    Meliton Dec, Jan 21, 2021
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  4. Problem allocating external disk.

    External Hard disk contents are not visible.

    Hi Pranoti,

    For us to narrow down your concern with your external hard disk, we would like to know the following:

    • Were there any changes made on your computer prior to the issue (e.g., updates, software installation)?
    • To make sure that we have not missed on anything, what troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • Do you hear any clicking sound when connecting your hard disk?

    In the meantime, we suggest that you update all your device driver.

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Michael Gall, Jan 21, 2021
    #4
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