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Convert GPT to MBR without losing data ??

The Strange
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Hi guys, as the title said, is there some way to convert a HDD format from GPT to MBR without losing data??

 

I have already a WD Blue 1TB 7200 RPM HDD in GPT format, divided into 2 partitions, C for windows and D for Games, Music and other personal files, need to change it to MBR without losing data ??

 

Any solution??

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How to convert hard disk from GPT to MBR without losing data?
Backup all your data and then use the DISKPART command.
  1. Open command prompt and type in DISKPART and press Enter.
  2. Then type in list disk (Note down the number of the disk that you want to convert to GPT)
  3. Then type in select disk number of disk.
  4. Finally, type in convert gpt.

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8 minutes ago, The Strange said:

Hi guys, as the title said, is there some way to convert a HDD format from GPT to MBR without losing data??

 

I have already a WD Blue 1TB 7200 RPM HDD in GPT format, divided into 2 partitions, C for windows and D for Games, Music and other personal files, need to change it to MBR without losing data ??

 

Any solution??

Back-up everything and then convert using CMD. There are programs out there but I don't trust them

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So there is no way to convert without losing data, ok guys got the idea, thank you so much for help, all answers are really appreciated.

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