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How to Merge Multiple USB Partitions [3 Ways]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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While it’s often critical tosplit disk space, the same doesn’t apply to USB drives, given their relatively smaller size and a different use case altogether.
As a result, excess partitions on a USB drive often pose a problem, and users look for ways to merge USB partitions.
Also, many reported that the partition on a bootable USB drive is not accessible, another problem that could be eliminated by combining USB partitions. And there are quite a few ways you can do that. Let’s find out!
Why should I merge USB partitions?
Here are a few reasons you should merge USB partitions:
How do I merge USB partitions?
1. Use Disk Management
That’s it! This is, by far, the simplest method to remove multiple partitions on a USB drive and merge them all. Remember, for USB drives, theExtend Volumeoption is greyed out, and you first have to delete all available partitions before combining them into one.
2. Via Diskpart
For those who want to delete all partitions on a USB drive with CMD, the Diskpart utility offers an easy way. Once you have deleted these, extend the last one to merge USB partitions. TheDiskpartutility works the same way asDisk Managementbut is relatively more straightforward and quicker.
3. With a dedicated tool
While there are built-in options, many users prefer a dedicated tool to merge USB partitions on a USB flash drive. The best part, there are severalreliable Disk Management software, and you can use any of these!
A dedicated third-party tool offers a user-friendly interface and is often the quickest of the three options discussed here.
And now that you know all the ways to merge USB partitions, choose the one that best matches your requirements.
Before you leave, do check some quick tips toincrease the file transfer speedon the PC.
For any queries or to share your favorite software for the task, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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