How Do I Delete Unallocated Space in Windows 10?
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How do I delete unallocated space?

2 Methods to wipe unallocated space in Windows 10/8/7

  1. Press “Win+R” to open “Run” dialogue. Input “diskmgmt. …
  2. Right-click on the unallocated space and choose “New Simple Volume”. …
  3. Open Command Prompt window: press Win+R to open Run dialogue. …
  4. Type “cipher /w: ” and press Enter.

How do I Unallocate a drive in Windows 10?

How to Unallocate a Drive Volume in Windows

  1. Open the Disk Management console window. …
  2. Right-click the volume you want to unallocate. …
  3. Choose the Delete Volume or Delete command from the shortcut menu. …
  4. If prompted, click the Yes button in the suitable warning dialog box.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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