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The command "create partition primary" is used in a disk management utility to create a new primary partition on a storage device, such as a hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD).

A primary partition is a partition that can be used to install an operating system or store data. It is the main partition on a storage device and can be bootable, meaning it can contain the necessary files for a computer to start up.

When you run the "create partition primary" command, you are instructing the disk management utility to create a new primary partition. This command typically needs to be followed by additional commands to specify the size of the partition and assign a drive letter or mount point.

For example, if you run this command in a Windows Command Prompt or PowerShell, you might need to enter further commands like "format fs=ntfs quick" to format the partition with the NTFS file system, and then "assign letter=C" to assign the drive letter "C" to the newly created partition.

It's important to note that using the "create partition primary" command will erase any existing data on the storage device, as it creates a new partition from scratch. Therefore, it is crucial to have a backup of any important files before executing this command.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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