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When setting up a new hard drive, you will often have to initialize the disk by choosing either MBR (Master Boot Record) or GPT (GUID Partition Table). In this guide, we will explain the differences between the two, so you can choose the best one for you. If your computer is 64-Bit Windows 7, 8, or 10, and UEFI-based, then you want GPT. Older operating systems, 32-bit computers, and BIOS-based computers will want to use MBR. MBR might, in some rare cases, be used for compatibility issues. As we proceed, we will discuss the benefits of GPT and the disadvantages of MBR on modern drives. Both MBR (Master Boot Record) and GPT (GUID Partition Table) are different ways of storing information on your hard drive so that when your computer starts, it knows which partition(s) are bootable. As we mentioned, there are a few advantages and disadvantages that might swing your decision: MBR (Master Boot Record)  will not work on hard drives over 2TB and only supports four partitions. Anyone who's...