What Is a Logical Drive in Windows 10?
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Logical Drive is the hard disk partition created in extended partition. Like primary partition, a logical partition can be used to install Windows and any other types of files, but we are unable to set it active.

What is the difference between primary and logical drive?

We can install OS and save our data on any of partitions kind (primary/logical), but the only difference is that some operating systems (namely Windows) are unable to boot from logical partitions. An active partition is based on primary partition. Any one of the 4 primary partitions can be set as active partition.

What happens if I delete logical drive?

When you delete a logical drive, you lose all data stored on that logical drive. Be sure that you no longer need the data on the logical drive before you delete it. … In the Enterprise View, select a controller, then select the logical drive you want to delete. On the ribbon, in the Logical Device group, click Delete.

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