convert-dynamic.md

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convert dynamic	Reference article for the convert dynamic command, which converts a basic disk into a dynamic disk.	reference	7b8fa4b1-850f-4e48-b05f-871c883ea33c	jgerend	JasonGerend	mtillman	10/16/2017

convert dynamic

Converts a basic disk into a dynamic disk. A basic disk must be selected for this operation to succeed. Use the select disk command to select a basic disk and shift the focus to it.

Note

For instructions regarding how to use this command, see Change a Dynamic Disk Back to a Basic Disk).

Syntax

convert dynamic [noerr]

Parameters

Parameter	Description
noerr	For scripting only. When an error is encountered, DiskPart continues to process commands as if the error did not occur. Without this parameter, an error causes DiskPart to exit with an error code.

Remarks

• Any existing partitions on the basic disk become simple volumes.

Examples

To convert a basic disk into a dynamic disk, type:

convert dynamic

Related links

• Command-Line Syntax Key

• convert command