It also explains how to format and expand a partition to use the unallocated space.
Typediskpartand pressEnter, then typelist diskand pressEnter.
A list of disks displays.
Typeselect disk#(where#is the number of the disk with the recovery partition) and pressEnter.
If you’re unsure which one it’s on, find out by opening theDisk Management tool.
A list of partitions displays.
Typeselect partition #(where#is the number of the recovery partition) and pressEnter.
Typedelete partition overrideand pressEnter.
After you see a confirmation message, you could shut the PowerShell/Command Prompt.
To use the unallocated space, you must format the partition:
Right-click theStartmenu and selectDisk Management.
If using Windows 7 or earlier, click theStartmenu and typediskmgmt.mscin the search box to find the Disk Managementtool.
Beside the disk number for your hard drive, you’ll see several partitions, including one namedUnallocated.
Right-click theUnallocatedpartition and selectNew Simple Volume.
SelectNextto continue the wizard.
Enter how much data the new partition should use out of the unallocated space, then selectNext.
Choose a letter from the drop-down menu to assign to the partition, then selectNext.
Enter a name for the partition in theVolume labelfield, then selectNext.
SelectFinishto exit the wizard.
To extend a partition:
Right-smack the partition you want to expand and selectExtend Volume.
Enter how much of the unallocated space you want to use, then selectNext.
SelectFinishto terminate the wizard.
The Windows partition will be resized to include the extra space.
FAQ
Yes.
Removing a recovery partition will not affect the Windows operating system.
UseReset This PCto restore your Windows PC to factory options.
In Windows 8, use Refresh Your PC to back up your files first.
you might alsocreate a recovery drive in Windows 8.
