If you learn how to open Disk Management on Windows 10, you can see all the drives connected to your device. As a hard disk manager, the application is also suitable for managing these data media with simple commands. In the first step, however, it is enough to have an overview – especially if you constantly use different drives, and they are not displayed correctly.
With Windows 10 you will only see optical drives with the familiar letters in the standard view of Explorer. If your hard disk C appears in this list, it means that it is a format supported by your operating system. In the Disk Management, however, drives without formatting also appear in different partitions.
However, the view is somewhat hidden by now. We’ll show you the best ways how to open Disk Management on Windows 10.
How to Open Disk Management on Windows 10?
- Using Windows 10 Disk Management via Quick Access
- Simply Run Disk Management on Windows 10
- Get Access through Administration
Let’s start with the first option. Whether you try the first method or the last one doesn’t matter too much. They all lead you to the same result.
1. Using Windows 10 Disk Management via Quick Access
On the taskbar on the far left, open the Start menu. Right-click on the Windows icon to display the quick access in a list. Alternatively, you can also press the Windows logo key + X. You may have to activate your Windows key first. In this list, you will find the tool right in the middle and finally see how to open Disk Management on Windows 10.
2. Simply Run Disk Management on Windows 10
If you want a direct way how to open Disk Management on Windows 10, you can use the Run function. The shortcut Windows logo key + R is the fastest way to get there. Now enter diskmgmt.msc into the text field for executing. A new window with the Disk Management opens (after confirmation with Enter).
3. Get Access through Administration
In almost all cases, the Windows 10 search function proves to be helpful. You can access it with the key combination Windows logo key + S or by clicking on the magnifying glass next to the Start menu in the taskbar. If you can’t find these icons, you should check your taskbar for bugs. Search for Computer Management in the search function and open the application. On the left side, under Data Storage, you will find Disk Management.
In Windows 10 Disk Management, you can right-click on the individual drives to make various changes. For example, you can adjust the letter and thus the name of the hard drive or reset its path. You can also expand or shrink the volume, format the disk or delete it completely. You will also find many additional tools under properties.
All of this can help you gain better control over your operating system and improve your computer’s performance to accelerate your PC. Note, however, that you need certain administrator rights to make these adjustments. In another article, we will go through the activation of an admin account to take full advantage now that you know how to open Disk Management on Windows 10.
