How do I remove the 100MB partition

[blockie]

When I got the Lenevo Notebook G700 computer I had all the programs removed and Windows 7 Professional 64bit installed. That way I got rid of the bloatware that is normally on a new computer. I then installed AV and other software that I wanted.
However, the 100 MB recovery partition is still on the disk. I don't need it so I wish to remove it. How?
Bill

 

[Arc]

Hi Bill, the 100 MB hidden partition is not recovery, but it contains the MBR. We all have it, and it is necessary to keep it.

Let it be there, All clean install of windows creates that partition rightly, if not directed to do else.

If you have formatted the HDD before the installation of professional version, the recovery partition should not be there anymore.

Can you post a screenshot of the disk management window to make it clear?

 

[Alejandro85]

That pesky 100MB partition is known as "system reserved" partition, a new "feature" introduced in Windows 7, it has nothing to do with recovery, which is always imposed by the manufacturer as a backup of their bloatware.

The system reserved partition exists just to support bitlocker feature, it serves no other purpose as far as I know, so for 99% of use cases, it's absolute unnecessary. Nevertheless Windows always creates it. There are a few tutorials instructing how to remove it on an existing system: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/71363-system-reserved-partition-delete.html
When clean installing, it's recommended to pre-format the HD so that it doesn't gets created in the first place, unless you plan to use bitlocker.

 

[Layback Bear]

You can remove the partition System Reserve but it must be done correctly or you won't be able to boot your system.
I keep mine because it takes so little space.

Here is a Tutorial that will guide you through the process.
You must follow it exactly. Please note #9 in the tutorial.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/71363-system-reserved-partition-delete.html

 

[bigmck]

Blockie -- The tutorial above will work, but there is a big warning in it also. You are only capturing an additional 100 MB. Considering the risk, I would just leave it as is.

 

[blockie]

OK, I'm convinced. I'll leave it as is. Thanks for the heads up. Too much time on my hands.
Bill

 

[lehnerus2000]

OK, I'm convinced. I'll leave it as is. Thanks for the heads up. Too much time on my hands.
Bill

If you have an install disc, just pre-partition and format your HDD/SSD, as Alejandro85 pointed out (post #3).

 

[gregrocker]

Blockie if you followed the steps in Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 it explains how to handle the partitions when you reinstall, if you're wanting a perfect reinstall.

If you'll post back a screenshot of Disk Management - Post a Screen Capture Image we can look it over for possible problems, and tell you for sure if the 100mb partition is even functional.

 

[molasses]

You can remove the partition System Reserve but it must be done correctly or you won't be able to boot your system.
I keep mine because it takes so little space.

Here is a Tutorial that will guide you through the process.
You must follow it exactly. Please note #9 in the tutorial.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/71363-system-reserved-partition-delete.html

Can this be done on a dynamic disk?

Thanks.
M.

 

[bigmck]

Can this be done on a dynamic disk?

Thanks.
M.

If you have a Dynamic Disk, there are other problems we need to discuss. Please post a Screenshot of your Disk Management. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

 

[gregrocker]

Why do you want to remove the System REserved partition? There is no good reason I've seen.

The problem is that you converted your HD to Dynamic which is only meant to be used to span a partition across multiple HD's. Apparently you didn't see the warning message.

The solution to solve this non-destructively is to boot free Partition Wizard CD version 4.2 which is the last one which offers this as a free feature: pw422.zip ISO - Windows Live.

Download the ISO, rightclick to burn it to CD using Windows Image Burner, or use ImgBurn.

Boot CD. You will need to delete the extra partition(s) you created which tipped it to convert to Dynamic before it will convert back to Basic.

Then follow these video steps: How to convert dynamic disk to basic disk with Partition Wizard?

If Win7 will not start and you confirm it's been converted successfully, then confirm that the 100mb System Reserved partition (preferred if you have it) or C is Set Active partition - Partition Wizard Video Help, then run Startup Repair - Run up to 3 Separate Times.

After conversion if you want help adding a partition post back a screenshot of your maximized Disk Mgmt drive map with listings, using the Snipping Tool in Start Menu, attached using paper clip in Reply Box.

 

[Barman58]

Moved discussion on System Reserved Here ... to here http://www.sevenforums.com/vip/321767-discussion-contents-system-reserved-partiotion.html