What's that little partition for in W7?

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    W7 64bit 7600 with SP1
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    What's that little partition for in W7?


    What does that little 100MB partition in front of my C: partition do? Can it be eliminated? If so, how?
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    mowerman said:
    What does that little 100MB partition in front of my C: partition do? Can it be eliminated? If so, how?
    Mowerman

    Its a partition that the win 7 installer sets up to decompress files, store temp items, etc. Its actually a g ood idea for a bunch of reasons but it can be removed.


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    Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1
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    The 100 MB system partition is used primarily as BitLocker partition for BitLocker encryption. Additionally, it also holds the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) and boot files with boot manager for booting up the computer for troubleshooting when there is no Windows 7 installation DVD disc on hand.
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  4. Posts : 36
    W7 64bit 7600 with SP1
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    If I would want to remove it how would I go about doing that?
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  5. Posts : 1,557
    XP, Seven, 2008R2
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    Why do you want to remove it? Until you have a good reason I am going to recommend that you leave it alone.
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    Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1
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    Just right click it and delete
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    XP, Seven, 2008R2
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    tw33k said:
    Just right click it and delete
    lol
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  8. Posts : 36
    W7 64bit 7600 with SP1
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    Thanks guys
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  9. Posts : 1,326
    Windows 7 Ultimate RTM (Technet)
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    As Tw33k said, there is no reason to remove it, and lots of reasons not to. Just pretend it's not there and let it do it's thing.
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    XP, Seven, 2008R2
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    MacGyvr said:
    As Tw33k said, there is no reason to remove it.


    tw33k said:
    Just right click it and delete
    I suppose tw33k was joking. Because Windows will not let you delete it (it's required to boot)
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