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Converts a basic disk into a dynamic disk. A basic disk must be selected for this operation to succeed. Use the select disk command to select a basic disk and shift the focus to it.

Note

For instructions regarding how to use this command, see Change a Dynamic Disk Back to a Basic Disk).

Syntax

convert dynamic [noerr]

Parameters

Parameter Description
noerr For scripting only. When an error is encountered, DiskPart continues to process commands as if the error did not occur. Without this parameter, an error causes DiskPart to exit with an error code.

Remarks

  • Any existing partitions on the basic disk become simple volumes.

Examples

To convert a basic disk into a dynamic disk, type:

convert dynamic