What disks a computer has
Every computer has one primary disk that holds Windows, and it can have extra disks for more space. See them all on the Storage tab.
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A computer's files live on its disks. They stay there when the computer is off or restarts. To see them:
- Click Computers in the sidebar.
- Click the computer's name.
- Click the Storage tab.
The two kinds of disk
| Primary disk | Extra disk | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | The system disk that holds Windows. It is the C: drive. | More space, as its own drive such as D: |
| How many | One, on every computer | As many as you add |
| Make it bigger | Yes, and it cannot shrink again | No. Add another instead |
| Remove it | No | Yes |
| Restore from a snapshot | Yes | No |
All of them are encrypted.
What the statuses mean
- In use or Ready: the disk is working and you can use it.
- Attached: the disk is connected, and setup is still finishing.
- Needs attention: the disk could not be set up in Windows. Contact our team.
What it costs
Your plan includes its primary disk. Space you add is charged per GB each month. The Add disk and Resize primary disk dialogs show the rate and the amount before you confirm, and the Subscription tab shows the running total under Extra storage.
Only company admins can change disks.
Need more room? Add a disk if you want flexibility, since you can delete it later. Make the primary disk bigger if your programs need the space on C:.
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