Windows 10: How to check if a Disk uses GPT or MBR Partition in Windows 10

Your Windows machine can use GPT (GUID Partition Table) or MBR (Master Boot Record) partition. However, many people don’t know which partition type their computer is using. Therefore, in this article, we are going to show you how to check if a Disk uses GPT or MBR Partition in Windows 10. Check if a Disk […]

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clone MBR HD to bootable GPT partition?

Hi,

1. You cannot convert mbr to gpt without data loss. otherwise, you can follow directions here:

FROM WINDOWS RECOVERY CONSOLE:

To change a master boot record disk into a GUID partition table disk using a command line

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  Back up or move the data on the basic master boot record (MBR) disk you want to convert into a GUID partition table (GPT) disk.
  
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  Open an elevated command prompt (right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as Administrator) and type diskpart. If the disk does not contain any partitions or volumes, skip to step 6.
  
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  At the DISKPART prompt, type list disk. Make note of the disk number you want to convert.
  
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  At the DISKPART prompt, type select disk <disknumber>.
  
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  At the DISKPART prompt, type clean.
  

2. I'd suggest converting your vista drive to a virtual machine, load that up on your windows 10 system and use a program like virtualbox to run it.

 

Convert only one partition on the disk from MBR to GPT

Follow the steps listed here on using GPTgen. He also lists how to create and restore backups.

Converting MBR to GPT without deleting your partitions

 

Convert only one partition on the disk from MBR to GPT

Hi,

Yes

Without deleting all partitions you can achieve this. Just use a disk converter named an AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional Edition.

The Simplest Way to Convert MBR Partition Table to GPT

Step 3:
in this document

AOMEI Partition Assistant Lite Edition.
It’s a free multifunction partition management software. This tool’s feature can help you convert a disk with data into GPT or MBR style without data loss.