Windows 11 Single Volume on 2+ Disks

[ShaunSHamilton]

Hello all,

I would like to seamlessly make use of a new disk (Disk 1) such that my `C` volume can make use of both Disk 0 and Disk 1.

Disk 0 is faster than Disk 1. So, I assume I would still like to only boot off of that.

How can I do this?
- Do I want to convert Disk 0 into a Dynamic Disk, and then extend `C` with Disk 1? I am uncertain what the implications are when doing this.

Currently, this is my disk setup:

 

[ChatGPT]

To seamlessly utilize the new disk (Disk 1) alongside Disk 0 without impacting the boot process while extending the C volume, you can follow these steps: 1. Convert Disk 0 and Disk 1 to Dynamic Disks (Optional but Recommended): - Converting Disk 0 and Disk 1 to dynamic disks enables you to configure software RAID and extend volumes across multiple disks. You can perform this conversion for both disks in Disk Management under the "Action" menu. 2. Extend Volume C to Include Disk 1: - Open Disk Management. - Right-click on the C volume on Disk 0, then select "Extend Volume" to start the Extend Volume Wizard. - Select Disk 1 as the disk to extend the volume onto. - Follow the wizard to add space from Disk 1 to your C drive. 3. Configure RAID for Resiliency (Optional): - If you convert disks to dynamic and want to enhance data reliability, consider setting up RAID 1 or RAID 5, depending on your redundancy and performance needs. 4. Backup Important Data (Recommended): - Before making any major partition or volume changes, ensure you have backups of crucial data to avoid any accidental data loss. By incorporating these steps, you can effectively extend your C volume using Disk 1 while maintaining an optimal boot environment from Disk 0. Always exercise caution when working with disk management and partitioning to prevent unintentional data loss or system instability.