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Primary vs. Extended vs. Logical Partitions

Primary Partition

These are the initial partitions created on the storage device, typically used for the Operating System (OS) and essential applications.

Extended Partition

After allocating all primary partitions, the remaining disk space is considered the extended partition. If only one primary partition exists, the rest of the storage device is classified as the extended partition, ready for further division

Logical Partition

Logical partitions are subdivisions within the extended partition, allowing users to organize storage beyond the primary partition limit. Each logical partition is a distinct section within the extended space, providing flexibility in managing disk storage.

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