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How do I remove a recovery drive.

How do I remove a recovery drive.

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ArachnoDows
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09-23-2025, 06:56 PM
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Hi, The other day I wanted to make a system image backup and mistook the backup feature for the "Create a system backup image". Therefor my external HDD is now a backup drive. Is there any way to remove the drive from the backup feature? Here's a screenshot. It's the Maxtor drive I would like removed. Thanks
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ArachnoDows
09-23-2025, 06:56 PM #1

Hi, The other day I wanted to make a system image backup and mistook the backup feature for the "Create a system backup image". Therefor my external HDD is now a backup drive. Is there any way to remove the drive from the backup feature? Here's a screenshot. It's the Maxtor drive I would like removed. Thanks

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Jerryx01
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09-23-2025, 07:13 PM
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Search for "diskpart.exe" and open the executable. In the Diskpart window, enter "list disk" to show all disks. Identify the one holding the recovery partition by entering its number. Use "select disk X" where X is the disk index. Run "list volume" to view partitions on that disk and spot the recovery partition. To check its type, run "list partition". Delete the partition by typing the volume number followed by "delete volume".
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Jerryx01
09-23-2025, 07:13 PM #2

Search for "diskpart.exe" and open the executable. In the Diskpart window, enter "list disk" to show all disks. Identify the one holding the recovery partition by entering its number. Use "select disk X" where X is the disk index. Run "list volume" to view partitions on that disk and spot the recovery partition. To check its type, run "list partition". Delete the partition by typing the volume number followed by "delete volume".

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Monawar
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09-26-2025, 01:42 PM
#3
For Windows 10, it's fine. Windows 7 or 8 also work.
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Monawar
09-26-2025, 01:42 PM #3

For Windows 10, it's fine. Windows 7 or 8 also work.

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louytekj
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09-26-2025, 04:10 PM
#4
I believe I wasn’t quite clear. What I need is the disk removal option in the control panel so it doesn’t appear as a recovery drive at all. It’s under "Backup and Restore (Windows 7)". I’ve already deleted the partition, but my OCD is still bothering me.
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louytekj
09-26-2025, 04:10 PM #4

I believe I wasn’t quite clear. What I need is the disk removal option in the control panel so it doesn’t appear as a recovery drive at all. It’s under "Backup and Restore (Windows 7)". I’ve already deleted the partition, but my OCD is still bothering me.

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JELLY33
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09-26-2025, 04:40 PM
#5
I think it’s likely stored in the Windows cache since you used it as a recovery drive, but I’m not sure where to access it next.
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JELLY33
09-26-2025, 04:40 PM #5

I think it’s likely stored in the Windows cache since you used it as a recovery drive, but I’m not sure where to access it next.

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trandat
Member
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09-28-2025, 03:08 AM
#6
Consider restarting your device or clearing temporary files.
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trandat
09-28-2025, 03:08 AM #6

Consider restarting your device or clearing temporary files.

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Hagnarock
Senior Member
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10-06-2025, 09:01 AM
#7
Attempted to restart but it failed. Need guidance on clearing the cache.
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Hagnarock
10-06-2025, 09:01 AM #7

Attempted to restart but it failed. Need guidance on clearing the cache.

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Tomydu53
Junior Member
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10-06-2025, 09:31 AM
#8
Press Windows button, then R, after that go to %appdata%, select local, choose temp, and delete all files if it warns they can't be deleted. Then just keep them as is.
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Tomydu53
10-06-2025, 09:31 AM #8

Press Windows button, then R, after that go to %appdata%, select local, choose temp, and delete all files if it warns they can't be deleted. Then just keep them as is.

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iSurvive
Member
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10-13-2025, 06:16 AM
#9
Have you attempted to click change settings and checked if you can delete it from there?
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iSurvive
10-13-2025, 06:16 AM #9

Have you attempted to click change settings and checked if you can delete it from there?

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beaterbob975
Junior Member
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10-13-2025, 08:09 AM
#10
It seems like you're describing a situation where something started creating a new backup, and now it's finished.
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beaterbob975
10-13-2025, 08:09 AM #10

It seems like you're describing a situation where something started creating a new backup, and now it's finished.

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