Recovery Partition use?
Recovery Partition use?
I possess a drive named Recovery(NTFS) that has been with me since purchasing the laptop. It hasn’t been used much. Its capacity is 15.91 gb. I’m considering running Linux alongside Windows but am unsure about this drive. There’s another partition labeled recovery partition. I’d like to understand its purpose and whether it’s essential. Can I move them to an external SSD and free up space on the laptop? I’ve attached a screenshot of the disk manager for clarity.
HP simply installs a Windows recovery disk and then removes it. I’m only curious if Linux is already set up considering those EXT3 partitions.
I partially agree. Before deleting the recovery partition, I’d confirm you have a backup medium available (like a USB stick). The recovery partition is meant to assist with issues caused by problems in your main installation (on the C partition). Although it’s not necessary for regular use, I’d be cautious about removing it unless you already have another recovery option.
HP devices rely on recovery partitions to generate installation media. If you have no concern about available space, it’s best to skip this step.
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It refers to a 980 MB storage device. It's intended for saving and managing data, likely for personal use or backup purposes.
Avoid the usual method of starting from recovery mode on your external HDD. The file you need to copy must be bootable, which means more than just a simple copy-paste. I’d use a 32 GB USB drive and clone the relevant partition onto it. Then attempt to boot from that USB stick; if successful, you can safely remove the partition from your original drive.
Your Windows can be restored using the EFI backup and separate personal file backups.