Today, UEFI boot, Secure Boot, and GPT partition style are critical for system upgrades and software compatibility.

The MBR Partition System supports only a maximum of 4 partitions. So, if you already have four partitions, you may need to change your Partition System to GPT to carry on your task ahead.

For added security, Windows 11 will forgo the older MBR partition scheme and use GPT instead. That may require users to convert their older hard drives. Here is how to do it.

I have a 2TB MBR drive w/ W7 in the 1st partition. Partitions 2 & 3 are used as separate storage. I want to xfer all of that to a 4TB GPT drive including resizing the 2nd & 3rd partitions. Most of ...

For users planning to upgrade to Windows 11 or run the latest software and games, EaseUS Partition Master ensures a smooth and worry-free upgrade process.

The 2TB MBR is/was the Backup W7 Pro with only 7 installed programs (the Portables accessed like the other drive), both w/o hidden partitions and both with other partition (s).