Making an SSD drive formatted with a single partition into a two partition drive

[Boyd MacIntosh]

I have a new W11 laptop and it has a 560GB SSD hard drive setup as a single drive, , I would like to set it up so that the operating system (W10) is on one partition and all subsequent programs installed on the second partition, I dont doubt there is plenty of info out there on how to do that but i have not found any clear advice and would appreciate advice.
The reason for this is that my Huawei Matebook 16 laptop came with W11 installed and I cannot find anything and even when I do (ie. my PC, this not on the start menu and even when I do a search and locate it, on right clicking and clicking "pin to start," it is not on the options offered, same applies to others like control panel, so I have bought a copy of W10 Pro with key and intend to downgrade from W11 to W10.
any assistance on how to set the partitions up, installing any exe. progs on the C: drive and the rest on the second partition presumably D: would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance,
Boyd, (mactoshb)

 

[cwinx8cl8]

Hi Boyd, you can partition your SSD using the Disk Management tool in Windows. Just right-click the Start button, select "Disk Management," shrink your C: drive, and then create a new partition from the unallocated space. This will give you a new D: drive where you can install programs by selecting it during installation.

 

[nickcornakirasergue2]

Try using MiniTool Partition Wizard for an easier experience. Download and install it, shrink your C: drive to create unallocated space, and then create a new partition. You can then install programs on the new partition by choosing it during setup.

 

[flyinginsectfog]

Hello Boyd, before downgrading to Windows 10, back up your data. Use Disk Management to shrink the C: drive and create a new partition. When installing programs, select the D: drive as the installation path. If you need more help, feel free to ask!