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the laptop fails to identify storage partitions

the laptop fails to identify storage partitions

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Dennising
Junior Member
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08-20-2021, 03:11 AM
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I divided my 256 GB SSD into two partitions—one 80 GB for Windows 11 and another 158 GB also for installation. Now only the 80 GB partition appears when booting. I checked the disk initializer, reformatted the 158 GB volume from RAW to NTFS, but it still doesn’t show up. Plus, I’m trying to exit Secure Boot without signing in, so I followed a tutorial video. Unfortunately, after going into Advanced Startup > Troubleshoot > Command Prompt > Regedit and clicking “Load Hive,” the “Boot (:X)” drive (500 MB) appears, but not the 80 GB C drive or the other partition. How can I resolve this? 6:46 in the video.
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Dennising
08-20-2021, 03:11 AM #1

I divided my 256 GB SSD into two partitions—one 80 GB for Windows 11 and another 158 GB also for installation. Now only the 80 GB partition appears when booting. I checked the disk initializer, reformatted the 158 GB volume from RAW to NTFS, but it still doesn’t show up. Plus, I’m trying to exit Secure Boot without signing in, so I followed a tutorial video. Unfortunately, after going into Advanced Startup > Troubleshoot > Command Prompt > Regedit and clicking “Load Hive,” the “Boot (:X)” drive (500 MB) appears, but not the 80 GB C drive or the other partition. How can I resolve this? 6:46 in the video.

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Rick_197
Junior Member
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08-20-2021, 04:27 AM
#2
For fun, I chose to split 80GB just to keep Win 11 running.
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Rick_197
08-20-2021, 04:27 AM #2

For fun, I chose to split 80GB just to keep Win 11 running.

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xTesla_
Junior Member
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08-20-2021, 06:01 AM
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Windows should handle everything it needs without partitions. However, I wouldn’t suggest using that drive for anything with Windows 11, since it will fill up quickly. I’d avoid drives under 1TB for Windows 11—80GB is likely already packed when updates are applied, or before updates can be made. For Linux, a small partition at the start of the disk was necessary, but Windows doesn’t face this problem except in Windows 11, where a GPT formatted disk is recommended for drives over 2TB. HDDs benefit from being placed early on the spinning disk for faster access, while SSDs are unnecessary and time-wasting. Windows can create everything it needs simply by installing without partitions, as long as only one partition appears on the drive. Except for Windows 11, a GPT formatted disk is required for drives larger than 2TB in any version.
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xTesla_
08-20-2021, 06:01 AM #3

Windows should handle everything it needs without partitions. However, I wouldn’t suggest using that drive for anything with Windows 11, since it will fill up quickly. I’d avoid drives under 1TB for Windows 11—80GB is likely already packed when updates are applied, or before updates can be made. For Linux, a small partition at the start of the disk was necessary, but Windows doesn’t face this problem except in Windows 11, where a GPT formatted disk is recommended for drives over 2TB. HDDs benefit from being placed early on the spinning disk for faster access, while SSDs are unnecessary and time-wasting. Windows can create everything it needs simply by installing without partitions, as long as only one partition appears on the drive. Except for Windows 11, a GPT formatted disk is required for drives larger than 2TB in any version.

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avi15
Member
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08-20-2021, 07:45 AM
#4
Out of those 80 opportunities, only 58 involve working with Windows.
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avi15
08-20-2021, 07:45 AM #4

Out of those 80 opportunities, only 58 involve working with Windows.

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FinnGamesHD
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08-20-2021, 09:32 AM
#5
Sure, just let me know. How much RAM is currently installed? Also, keep in mind the available storage will increase based on your system's RAM. My machine has 64GB of RAM, and I have a larger page file than your Windows drive.
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FinnGamesHD
08-20-2021, 09:32 AM #5

Sure, just let me know. How much RAM is currently installed? Also, keep in mind the available storage will increase based on your system's RAM. My machine has 64GB of RAM, and I have a larger page file than your Windows drive.