

If you want to encrypt files, for example, it may be easier to create a virtual disk with a program like VeraCrypt (Opens in a new window).

Partitioning your drive seems convenient, but it isn't always the ideal solution to your problem. If you aren't using all the space on your C: drive, you can divide it into multiple partitions for other uses. This process is called partitioning your drive, and in fact, your drive is probably partitioned out of the box: the majority of the drive is occupied by the C: partition, but most PCs also have a small "Recovery" partition that can help repair your system if something goes wrong. It's actually easy to do, and all the necessary tools are built right into Windows.
