What is that "other" partition on my drive for?


  1. StupidUser
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    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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    What is that "other" partition on my drive for?


    (Sorry for the vague title.)
    When I got my system, it had the standard C: drive and another partition, the S: drive. It is 1.46 GB, but is 44% free space. Lenovo's tech support could not give me a clear description of what it's used for, but they were adamant that I not remove it.

    What is it? While it get destroyed if I try to fresh install Windows7? Can (or should) I destroy it if I reinstall Windows 7?
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  3. CB
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    Can't you attach a screen shot of the drive content while it open with explorer?
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  4. derekimo
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    Here you go, The S is for Service.

    Understanding hard drive partitions on Lenovo systems with Microsoft Vista - Desktop, ThinkPad and Workstation

    If you are going to reinstall 7, you should get rid of it and let seven create it's own partition.

    That is a leftover from your Vista, I would follow the advice in your other thread,

    Did I upgrade to Win7 on PC that can't handle it?
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