You’ll need to go through an initial setup process using a utility called Disk Management.

Whatever you need this tool for, we’ll teach you how to open it.

What Is Windows Disk Management?

Windows user opening disk management on a laptop

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Therefore, it doesn’t show up in the File Explorer.

you’re able to use it to launch a built-in utility like Disk Management too.

However, the search results may confuse you since Disk Management doesn’t directly show up here.

Disk Management app

Let’s clarify this:

Both search keywords do the same thing.

You don’t even need to use your keyboard, which is unlike any other method on this list.

When the program opens, you’ll be able to see your connected drives and start managing their partitions.

Opening Disk Management from Quick Access menu on Windows 11

It can be a great productivity tool if you know exactlywhich Windows Run commands to use.

Here, we’ll focus on the command you better enter to initiate the Disk Management utility.

While we listed only four methods here, Windows offers more options to open Disk Management.

Run dialog box with diskmgmt command in Windows 11

For instance, you’re able to typediskmgmtand hitEnterin Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell to launch Disk Management.

you could also find Disk Management in the Computer Management app on Windows.

Don’t want to take your hands off the keyboard?

Control Panel with Windows Tools highlighted in Windows 11

Use the Run command.

Too lazy to lift your hand off the mouse?

Use the Quick Access menu.

Try these methods yourself and find out what works best for you.