| title | description | ms.topic | ms.assetid | ms.author | author | manager | ms.date |
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convert mbr |
Reference article for the convert mbr command, which converts an empty basic disk with the GUID Partition Table (GPT) partition style into a basic disk with the master boot record (MBR) partition style. |
reference |
a635a4c0-af73-4330-b021-51d483424537 |
jgerend |
JasonGerend |
mtillman |
10/16/2017 |
Converts an empty basic disk with the GUID Partition Table (GPT) partition style into a basic disk with the master boot record (MBR) partition style. 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.
Important
The disk must be empty to convert it to a basic disk. Back up your data, and then delete all partitions or volumes before converting the disk.
Note
For instructions regarding how to use this command, see Change a GUID Partition Table Disk into a Master Boot Record Disk.
convert mbr [noerr]
| 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. |
To convert a basic disc from GPT partition style to MBR partition style, type>:
convert mbr