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    Windows 7 Ultimate - System reserved?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Super Bee, Jan 20, 2013.

  1. Super Bee

    Super Bee Notebook Consultant

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    Clean install of Win 7 Ultimate on my SSD has a partition called System Reserved?
    I never saw it on the original drive which was running Windows Home Premium. Is this only on Ultimate? :confused:
     
    Super Bee, Jan 20, 2013
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    100 MB partition is normal. Do you see it in my computer folder?
     
    James D, Jan 21, 2013
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    The 100MB partition is a system partition and contains boot files. You cannot remove this partition because removing this partition could cause the system to not boot.
     
    Prostar Computer, Jan 21, 2013
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    Thanks for the info! :thumbsup:
     
    Super Bee, Jan 21, 2013
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    I just installed on a brand new solid state drive. Are there any special requirements? This is my first installation on one.
     
    Super Bee, Jan 21, 2013
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    The 100MB system reserved partition is only available for Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Business and Windows 7 Enterprise editions. It's used primarily as BitLocker partition for BitLocker encryption. Additionally, it also holds the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) and boot files with boot manager for booting up the computer for troubleshooting when there is no Windows 7 installation DVD disc on hand.

    The 100 MB partition can be removed subsequently and easily in Disk Management. You can also prevent it during installation via a couple of workarounds, such as using the Vista or XP installation setup to partition the drive, and then exit the installation and use the Windows 7 install disc to install the OS on that partition (but really, it's only 100MB).
     
    Prostar Computer, Jan 22, 2013
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    That then is why I didn't see it in Home Premium.
    Thanks for the explanation!
     
    Super Bee, Jan 22, 2013
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