The GUID Partition Table (GPT) replaces the previous master boot record (MBR). GPT partitions can hold 18 exabytes compared to 2.2TB for the MBR.

What is a GUID Partition Table, or GPT? In this post, we will see what a GPT partition is and how it compares to MBR disks. We will also learn how to format, remove, or delete a GPT disk or ...

The selected GPT formatted disk contains a partition which is not of type PARTITION_BASIC_DATA_GUID This is reported mostly when the user is trying to extend a specific disk-partition.

For added security, Windows 11 will forgo the older MBR partition scheme and use GPT instead. That may require users to convert their older hard drives. Here is how to do it.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the exact steps to convert your disk structure from MBR to GPT. For more on partitioning, check out how to create a drive partition in Windows.

The newer (GPT) standard solves some limitations of the older (MBR) standard. Here's how to tell which standard your drive uses.