System Reserved - Changing partition type ID to 0x27


  1. Brds7t7
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    System Reserved - Changing partition type ID to 0x27


    I was reading in the Technet library about the system reserved partition and how it should be set to partition type id 0x27. Would I be able to do this after windows installation?
    I have extended the partition to 300mb instead of the usual 100mb. It is currently type 0x7 NTFS (Unmounted).
    I have been using Minitool Partition Wizard to handle my partitions and I can set the ID type with that.
    Would there be any benefit to changing it? And would it have any impact on the system if I did change it?
    I'd be grateful of any advice. Thanks :)
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  3. Bare Foot Kid
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    Hello mate.


    I have no advise for you but a comment; it ain't broke don't fix it.
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  4. Brds7t7
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    Haha, I take your point.
    I do have a habit of tweaking things which probably shouldn't be tweaked. I'll leave it alone!

    Thanks for the advice/comment
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  6. Bare Foot Kid
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    Good to see you back mate, if you need anything else just ask!
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  7. theog
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    NO problems with a hidden partition.

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  8. Brds7t7
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    Oh wow thanks for that theog! Just wondering, how did you change yours? Can it be done after windows installation too?
    :)
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  10. theog
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    Yes, you can do it after install.
    I use Paragon paid for.
    Screenshot done on a USB.

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  11. Brds7t7
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    Thanks for the advice Theog, that does look like a great piece of software!
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  12. karlsnooks
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    Burdus,
    I use DiskPart which is free and part of Windows 7.

    However, I strongly agree with the advice from BareFoot--If it works, don't fix it.
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