Disk Management
Disk Management is a utility built into Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 which can be used to create, delete, and format partitions. 

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Select an Operating System (OS)
Operating System	Instructions
Windows XP	Click Here for Instructions (instructions will appear below this table)
Windows Vista / Windows 7	Click Here for Instructions (instructions will appear below this table)
Windows 8	Click Here for Instructions (instructions will appear below this table)

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For Windows 8:

1. From the Desktop, bring the mouse to the lower left-hand corner of the screen. This will bring up a small Start menu preview screen.





2. Right click with the mouse, and a list if options will appear.





3. From this list, click on Disk Management, which will launch the window on the Dekstop.

Note: Disk Management can also be used to view partitions and their formatted file systems on the hard drive.