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System Reserved Partition Not Showing in Disk Management [Fix]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Is the System Reserved Partition not showing in Disk Management on your Windows 10/11 device? The System Reserved Partition or SRP is a small partition on your hard drive that stores Windows Boot information. If the file gets deleted somehow, OS boot issues may occur.
Usually, this issue occurs if the partition size is less than 600 MB. The System Reserved Partition is available inDisk Managementas Windows doesn’t assign a drive letter to it. So it won’t be visible inside the File Explorer, unlike other drives do.
Things could get serious if theSystem Reserved Partitionis removed from Disk Management. If this happens, users may not be able to update Windows to its latest version, or in the worst-case scenario, your device won’t boot up, and the messageOperating System not foundwill appear on the screen.
As it’s an issue of concern, it’s essential to fix it. In this guide, we will be looking at some troubleshooting methods that may help fix this problem.
What can I do if the System Reserved Partition is not showing in Disk Management?
1. Use Command Prompt
This issue might occur if you have a corrupted MBR or BCD file. To fix it, the first thing you need is an installation media of your OS. Here isHow you can create a Windows 10/11 installation media.
2. Rebuild System Partition
If the System Reserved Partition is missing from Disk Management, the only way of recovering it is by command lines using Windows installation media. You can also perform a partition recovery if you accidentally format or delete it. Here is the list ofbest partition manager softwaresthat may help you.
Also, both the troubleshooting methods mentioned above require you to get into theRecovery mode, also known as the Advanced Startup Options menu in Windows. By entering the Recovery mode, you will be able to access a range of diagnostic repair utilities outside the OS.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.
