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How to convert Logical partition to Primay partition without formatting?

Each basic MBR disk has either up to four primary volumes, or up to three primary volumes plus an unlimited number of logical volumes. To prepare a volume for system or boot volume, you need to convert it to primary volume.

To convert a logical volume to primary:

Launch Partition Magic Server, you'll see all partitions' type under "Flag" list.

Convert logical to primary

Select the Logical partition and click "Convert Primary" feature on left "Partitions Operations" box.

Convert logical to primary

After clicking OK, the Logical partition will be converted to Primary partition, click Apply to proceed.

Convert logical to primary

Note:
1. A basic MBR disk can only have up to four primary volumes, or up to three primary volumes plus successive logical volumes.
2. If the disk contains more than one logical volume, you can convert a logical volume to primary only when there are two or less primary volumes on the disk.

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