Change Partition Type ID

This article demonstrates how to change partition type ID under the help of third party software - AOMEI Partition Assistant.

Posted by @AOMEI April 8, 2024 Updated By @AOMEI May 12, 2023

For MBR-style partition, each partition will have one Partition Type ID. System can tell the types of partitions by the ID. By changing the partition type ID, users can prevent the system using or initializing partitions. This function is not available for GPT-style partitions, as GPT partitions have no partition type ID. The following is the most frequently used Type ID.

0x01 FAT12

0x04 FAT16, less than 32 MB

0x06 FAT16, greater than 32 MB

0x07 NTFS

0x0B FAT32, used by DOS & Win95

0x0C FAT32 using LBA mode to access to FAT32 partition

0x0E FAT16 using LBA mode to access to FAT16 partition

To change partition type ID

Step 1. Launch AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional, right click the drive you want to change partition type ID and select "Advanced" > "Change Partition Type ID".

Step 2. In the pop up window, select the new partition type ID. (take 0X08 fat32 as an example )

Step 3. Click "OK" to confirm your change.

Step 4. Press "Apply" button to proceed.

Note:

Changing partition type ID is unavailable for GPT disk partitions, as GPT partitions have no partition type ID, but this partition manager is able to convert between GPT and MBR disk.

This operation can ensure absolute security for your data.