You can use Diskpart to convert a dynamic disk to basic. When all volumes on the disk have been deleted, you will find the dynamic disk has been converted to basic. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 until you delete all volumes on the disk If you have backed up all important data on the volume, you can click on Yes to confirm this operation. Right-click a volume on the dynamic disk and select Delete Volume. Open Disk Management by running the diskmgmt.msc command in the Run dialog box.
Here we will show you how to convert to basic disk via Disk Management. So, it is highly recommended you make a backup for all important data beforehand. But both 2 tools require you to delete all volumes on the disk for the conversion.
There are 2 Windows built-in tools – Disk Management and Diskpart that can help you convert a dynamic disk to basic.
How to do that? There are 2 main options for you: Option 1. To access the data on the foreign dynamic disk smoothly, you have to convert it to a basic disk. If you are using a computer with an old Windows operating system such as Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server, then you can’t use the disk by selecting Import Foreign Disks. How to Do If You Can’t Import Foreign Disk What can you do if the computer can’t support the dynamic disk? Let’s go on to the following part. However, some users report that the Import Foreign Disk option is greyed out. The above 2 methods can work when your Windows computer supports the dynamic disks.