How do you initialize a hard drive to GPT

[rbarnold]

Gooday,
I am trying to initialize a Hard Drive to GPT under Windows 7 64bit and I can't find out how after doing numerous searches on the subject.
Can someone here provide some up to date information please?
For instance do I need 3rd party software to do the job, and if so what is best at least cost?

Thanks in advance
Roger

 

[ELMO_2006]

Either obtain a 3rd party app that will convert from MBR to GUID (GPT) or you can perform the duties yourself however you should ensure that any important data is backed up prior.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/gg463524.aspx#EHD