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500MB Hidden Partition Revealed after Win 10 Home Edition Update on 64GB SSD in UEFI Mode

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  • #1 17227908
    Davvvi
    Level 27  
    Hello. I have a problem. Recently my computer from Win 10 Home Edition has downloaded and updated. After this operation, a partition of 500MB appeared with which too much can not be done. I have a 64GB SSD disk and the partition belongs to this disk. Can you hide it somehow or merge it with another partition? What could she be for? The system is installed in UEFI mode.
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  • #2 17227914
    Pedros050
    Level 43  
    Hello. This is the recovery partition I have the same and the same new win 10 1803 version.
  • #3 17227943
    Davvvi
    Level 27  
    Well, I formatted it. Can it be done so that it is still in System Recovery? Or maybe it is no longer needed?
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  • #4 17227961
    Pedros050
    Level 43  
    In the event of a system failure, you will not be able to restore without this partition and you will have to reinstall the system, that's it. How do you have such a small disk capacity.
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  • #5 17227986
    Davvvi
    Level 27  
    The SSD is 64GB and is system only. I have a 1TB disk for the data. But the question is different. I would like the partition to fulfill its role and not be visible in the system. It is possible?
  • #6 17227998
    Pedros050
    Level 43  
    How did you format it? Was nothing hidden on it? You can make a partition with the letter Z, for example, and hide it in disk management.
  • #7 17228021
    Davvvi
    Level 27  
    Supposedly the partition was almost full and it was triggering a system message to free up some space. Well, I thoughtlessly did the formatting and reformatting. Now it's empty. But otherwise, it cannot be deleted or the drive letter changed. There is practically no option in disk management with this partition.
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  • #8 17228051
    Pedros050
    Level 43  
    And it's not even worth wearing it, remove it and that's it. And these empty, unallocated space should be added to the system one.
  • #9 17228080
    Davvvi
    Level 27  
    PITERRR wrote:
    And it's not even worth wearing it, remove it and that's it. And these empty, unallocated space should be added to the system one.

    The problem is I can't remove it. The system is blocking it. Besides, I would prefer to be able to restore the system to its initial state, not the format. Besides, I have a license for Win 7 but win 10 is activated. I don't know if this is still possible.
  • #10 17228092
    Pedros050
    Level 43  
    The key is digitally assigned to the BIOS. So there is no problem when installing a fresh WIN 10 Home 64bit. It activates automatically as soon as there is an Internet connection.
  • #11 17228137
    Davvvi
    Level 27  
    This will probably reinstall the system with partitions. Maybe then they won't be visible. It is a pity that this new update failed such a number. And it was so good.
  • #12 17228142
    Pedros050
    Level 43  
    You have to do that. This is what this new update does, but I have it hidden, I don't know why it appeared in the system?
  • #13 17228162
    Davvvi
    Level 27  
    PITERRR wrote:
    You have to do that. This is what this new update does, but I have it hidden, I don't know why it appeared in the system?

    I don't know either. It assigned a drive letter and it became visible. Well, I will make a copy of the application and format. We'll see what comes out. I just have to download the system with the update so that there is no problem again and on the pendrive.
  • #14 17228199
    Pedros050
    Level 43  
    It's best from Microsoft.
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A user reported the appearance of a 500MB hidden partition on their 64GB SSD after a Windows 10 Home Edition update in UEFI mode. This partition is identified as a recovery partition, essential for system restoration in case of failure. The user expressed a desire to hide or merge this partition, as it is not usable and takes up space. Responses indicated that formatting the partition could prevent recovery options, and suggestions included hiding the partition in disk management or reinstalling Windows to potentially resolve visibility issues. The discussion highlighted concerns about system updates affecting partition management and the importance of maintaining recovery options.
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