[Windows 7] The hidden partition

Last update on September 18, 2009 10:17 AM by jak58
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[Windows 7] The hidden partition






Intro


Upon first installation, Windows 7 will automatically create a hidden primary partition.


It's size varies to 100 or 200 MB depending on the total capacity allocated for Windows 7.
To access this partition, you must go via Disk Management.

Note that: no letter is assigned to it and this partition is not visible Computer or "Explorer" .

Purpose of this partition


It actually contains the Recovery Environment "WinRE" which will allow recovery of the system if a problem is detected at startup.

"WinRE" is accessed using the line "Repair your computer" in the advanced boot options (activated by pressing F8 at startup).

Once this partition is created, better not remove it because it contains system files and boot the Master Boot Record (MBR) that will be damaged or lost.

Note that the WinRE environment can also be loaded from the installation DVD of Windows Seven or from any recovery disk created.
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