FAQ: HOWTO: Convert a dynamic disk back to a basic disk without data loss <br><br>I think we may need to re-org stuff to make a HOWTO section or something.

Windows 2003 server boots just fine from dynamic disks, but I think you should show us a screenshot of your Disk Managament MMC so we can be sure you're not accidentally spanning the volume.

Regardless of the disk type--basic or dynamic--you can use any file system you want, including FAT or NTFS. However, you can make volume changes to dynamic disks without having to reboot the system.

So remember to take backup. Unplug Dynamic disks Convert to basic disk Make sure to use an administrator account and have a bootable disk ready.