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3 Ways to Create a Mirror Volume on Windows 11
To create a mirror volume, you just need to use Disk Management tool
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Drive failure is a serious problem, and it can make your files unrecoverable or your boot drive unable to work, so many users choose to create a mirror volume on Windows 11 to prevent that.
In case you’re not familiar, mirror volume is an exact copy of another drive, and it works as a backup in case the disk failure occurs. It’s a great backup solution, and today, we’ll show you how to create it on your PC.
What are the prerequisites for setting up a mirror volume?
How do I create a mirror volume in Windows 11?
1. Use Disk Management
2. Use the Storage Spaces feature
3. Use the command line tool
This is an advanced method that is suitable for users who are already familiar with diskpart. Use this method with extra caution.
Why can’t I create a mirrored volume?
It’s pretty simple to create mirror volume on Windows 11, and we recommend using Disk Management or Storage Spaces to achieve this since it’s the most straightforward method. This feature is available on older versions as well, and we have a guide in how tomirror a hard drive on Windows 10.
In case you’re looking for more advanced functionality, you can always usemirror backup softwareorcloning software.
Are you using mirror volumes and what’s your preferred way of making one? Head to the comments and let us know!
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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