Type “ select partition #” where # is the number of the recovery partition you wish to delete.A list of available partitions on that selected disk will appear. Type “ list partition” and press Enter.
Type “ select disk #” where # is the number of the disk you want.A list of available physical drives will appear. Then type “ cmd” ( there might not be an input field, just start typing and one will automagically appear) and right mouse click on the Command Prompt app. From the drop down select “ Run as administrator“.Open the Command Prompt by clicking the Start button ( Windows Logo) at the bottom left of your screen.Without further explanation here is how to delete a recovery partition in Windows 10 ( instructions should also work on Windows 11, Windows 8 and Windows 7). Unfortunately, Windows won’t let you delete the recovery partition in Disk Manager as it provides us with no options when we right click on it as with other partitions. How to Erase a Recovery Partition on a Disk in Windows
You must use the Windows Advanced Boot option and use the Command Prompt to access them.
Note, this will not work on any Active disks. It is your responsibility to have a full working backup image handy should something go wrong. However, that standard procedure does not work for Windows Recovery partitions or any other protected system partitions. This article will show you how to override this protection and forcefully delete the Healthy (Recovery Partition) on a disk.īut be warned, instructions herein are only for my personal use to jog my memory.