Partition designated for system use isn't located on the C drive.
Partition designated for system use isn't located on the C drive.
You have four hard drives—C, D, E, and F. You're trying to install Linux on drive D but notice that the system reserves are listed for D instead of C. Since removing the reserved partition would prevent Windows from booting, you need a way to move the reserved space from D to C. One approach is to use disk management tools or partitioning utilities to relocate the reserved area. Consult your specific operating system documentation for exact steps.
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The 100mb system reserved partition holds the EFI bootloader needed to start Windows. The installer places it on the first available drive, regardless of your selection during setup. Keep only your chosen drive connected for a smooth installation. You may attempt to relocate it via EasyBCD at the provided link. If issues arise, creating a fresh EFI partition on your preferred drive is recommended. Ensure your motherboard supports EUFI and your disk is formatted as GPT. Refer to the conversion guide for moving BIOS and GPT disks.
In fact, my motherboard uses legacy BIOS. I plan to unplug the D drive and check if the computer starts up. If not, I'll attempt to relocate the partition. I'll share the outcome: UPDATE – Yes, removing the D drive causes a disk boot error. Now I need to move the System reserve partition so I can format the D drive and install Linux. Thanks, Edited August 11, 2020 by ice856