Can I Delete Dynamic Volume on GPT or MBR Disk? Your Guide Here [2024 Tutorial]

GPT and MBR are the two different ways of storing the partitioning information on the drive. Each partition style has its specific characteristics. 

GPT is an abbreviation for Globally Unique Identifier Partition Table or GUID Partition table. It utilized Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). GPT partition style can be used in Windows Server 2003 with SP1 and later. 

MBR is an abbreviated form of Master Boot Record. Master Boot Record is the Partition style that contains All x86-based and x64-based computers running Windows. Master Boot Record (MBR) used the standard BIOS position table, describing where the partitions are located on the disk.

Key Takeaways of Delete Dynamic Disk on GPT/MBR Disk:

The essential way to ensure you save from data loss is to back up the disk first. If you do not back up your data or skip it due to time consumption, you will suffer data loss as the "clean" command will wipe the disk. 

• The first step of keeping the takeaways of deleting the dynamic disk on your GPT/MBR Disk is to back up all the volume on the disk. 
• Use the System Backup or Partition Backup. You may be allowed to back up to a local disk, external hard drive, or in any network location. 
• Bare metal backup is also supported for Windows Dynamic Disks and GPT Partitions. After booting from the Bare Metal media, select Utilities > Advanced > Backup Entire Disk. When you want to restore the disk, it can be done with Restore all options from the restore menu for every disk separately. 

Can I Delete Dynamic Volume on GPT or MBR Disk

If you delete the MBR/GPT partition, the computer will not be able to access the hard drive. So, to Reboot, the window will be unavailable. It can create a bootable disk to access the currently unbootable operating system. 

Reasons to Delete Dynamic Volume on GPT/MBR Disk: 

GPT/MBR disks also have some shortages due to which sometimes people want to delete the dynamic volume on it, following for some reasons are mentioned. 

• GPT does not support OS boot on old Windows systems such as Windows 7 or XP. 
• To free up space on the dynamic disk. 
• To Install Windows, people often remove the disk partition style. 
• To resolve insufficient disk space or resize the disk partition. 
• To reset the file system or clear the partition. 
• To convert dynamic disk to primary disk. 

There are the respective tutorials below, which will be helpful to delete dynamic volumes on GPT or MBR disk for different purposes.

Delete Dynamic Volume on GPT/MBR Disk for More Space

If you want to delete one or all existing volumes to free up more space or use the entire dynamic disk space, you may try the following methods for help. 

Guide 1. Delete Dynamic Volume Using Free Partition Manager Software

EaseUS Partition Master Free is a reliable free partition manager software that is available to help users delete existing dynamic volumes on GPT or Dynamic volume for free. Download it and apply it to delete the target volume instantly. The best third-party Free Partition manager will easily allow you to delete or remove a disk partition or, in another way, delete all partitions simultaneously. 

Here is the guide on deleting your dynamic volume with ease:

Step 1. Launch EaseUS Partition Master, and click "Partition Manager".

Make sure that you've backed up the important data before deleting any partition on your disk.

Step 2. Select to delete partition or delete all partitions on hard drive.

• Delete single partition: right-click on a partition that you want to delete and choose "Delete".
• Delete all partitions: right-click a hard drive that you want to delete all partitions, and select "Delete All".

Step 3. Click "Yes" to confirm the deletion.

Step 4. Click "Execute xx Task" and then click "Apply" to save the change.

0:00 - 0:26 Delete single volumes; 0:27 - 0:53 Delete all partitions.

Guide 2. Delete Dynamic Volume on GPT or MBR Disk with Disk Management

Here are the methods available for this purpose that will be helpful for you. 

Step 1. Right-click on the "Windows Start" icon from the left corner and select "Disk Management".

Step 2. Right-click on the Partition you desire to remove and click "Delete Volume" from the context menu.

Step 3. If you have Backed up your Data, click "Yes" to continue.

If you desire to delete all the partitions, then you can repeat the process to delete other existing partitions on your disk.

Guide 3. Delete Dynamic Volume on GPT or MBR Disk Using DiskPart

Diskpart commands are complicated for beginners. A slight typing mistake can cause severe data loss. Make sure to back up your files using the disk part command. 

Step 1. Type "Command Prompt" in the search box of the taskbar, right-click on the "Command Prompt" when it appears, and click "Run as administrator" from the drop-down menu.

Step 2. Type "diskpart", and hit Enter. Click "Yes" to open "Diskpart".

Step 3. Type "list disk" and press the Enter key. 

You will immediately get a list of all the hard drives and USB drives available on the computer. All the Disks are listed in the same order, as you can see in Disk Management. In addition, you can open Disk Management to easily recognize which is the proper hard disk. 

Step 4. Type "Select disk 2" and press Enter key. 

You can replace the number 2 with the disk number on your computer's GPT/MBR disk. Ensure you have selected the correct disk from which you are deleting the partitions. 

Step 5. Type the "list partition" and press Enter key:

As you have selected a hard disk in step 4, here the list volume of all partitions on this disk appeared. 

Step 6. Type "select partition" with the corresponding partition number you want to delete and press Enter key. 

Step 7. Type "delete partition/Volume" and press Enter key.

Now the specified partition is deleted. 

Step 8. In the Last Type, "Exit" to close the Diskpart Window.

Delete Dynamic Volumes on GPT or MBR Disk to Convert Dynamic Disk to Basic

The guidance shown below tells how you can delete dynamic volumes on GPT or MBR disk that helps to convert Dynamic disk to basic.

Guide 1. Convert Dynamic to Basic Without Losing Any Data

EaseUS Partition Master, with its Disk Conversion feature, is a lossless solution that you can entirely rely on to convert dynamic disk to basic disk on GPT and MBR without losing any data. Download it and make it possible to securely and efficiently convert Dynamic to a basic disk. It will secure all the data and content during the operation process. 

You can get your need satisfied within these steps:

Step 1. Install and open EaseUS Partition Master and go to Disk Converter.

Step 2. Select the disk conversion mode that suits your need:

• Convert Basic to Dynamic: change a Basic disk to Dynamic.
• Convert Dynamic to Basic: change a Dynamic disk to Basic.

Step 3. Select the target disk - Basic or Dynamic, confirm you've select the correct disk and click "Convert" to start.

0:00 - 0:18 Convert Basic to Dynamic Disk; 0:19- 0:36 Convert Dynamic to Basic Disk.

Guide 2. Delete All Dynamic Volumes on GPT/MBR and Switch to Basic Disk Using Disk Management

Step 1. First, Back up all volumes on the disk you want to convert from dynamic to basic. 

Step 2. Open Disk Management, right-click each volume you want to convert to a basic disk from a dynamic disk, then click Delete Volume.

Step 3. Select Yes to confirm the deletion.

Step 4. When all volumes on the selected disk have been deleted, right-click the disk and click on Convert to Basic Disk. After deleting all volumes from the dynamic disk, the disk will automatically turn into a Basic disk.

Guide 3. Delete Dynamic Volume on GPT/MBR and Convert to Basic Using DiskPart

Step 1. First, back up all the volumes on the disk you desire to convert from Dynamic to Basic using Diskpart. 

Step 2. Open the "Command prompt" and type "Diskpart".

Step 3. Type list disk at the Diskpart prompt. Remember the disk number you want to convert to basic. 

Step 4. Type select disk with the Disk number and click Enter. 

Step 5. Type detail disk and click Enter. 

Step 6. Type select volume with the volume number and then type delete volume for each volume shown on the disk.

Step 7. To specify the disk number you want to convert to a basic disk type, select the disk with the number.

Step 8. Type convert basic.

In this way, you can use the clean command in Diskpart to delete all existing volumes on the dynamic disk. A basic disk can easily convert the dynamic disc with the help of Diskpart. 

Final Verdict

GPT and MBR are two different ways of storing the partitioning information. It is easy to delete dynamic volume on GPT or MBR disk. Backup is a must to be safe from severe data loss, so always back up the files before deleting the partitions and double check you are deleting the correct drive. EaseUS Partition Master is the easiest solution to delete dynamic volume on both GPT or MBR disks, no matter what you want to use the disk space for. Apply it to delete the target volume instantly.

FAQs on Deleting Dynamic Volume on GPT/MBR Disk

Following, you will find the answers to some questions we get asked the most about Delete Dynamic Volume on GPT or MBR Disk:

1. How to delete dynamic volume using cmd?

Open Command Prompt > type Diskpart > type select disk > type list partition > type select partition > type delete volume >type exit.

2. Can GPT disk be dynamic?

Yes, GPT disks can be dynamic because dynamic disks can use the GPT partition style on systems that support them.

3. Which disk is better, dynamic or basic?

Dynamic disk is better than Basic because it gives more flexibility than a basic disk. 

4. Can you convert a dynamic disk to a basic disk without losing data?

A dynamic disk cannot be converted to a basic when there are partitions on it. For this purpose, you will need to delete all the volumes and data on the dynamic disk.