Windows 10: EFI partition mounting on startup

Discus and support EFI partition mounting on startup in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; So one time I decided to mount the EFI partition for testing purposes. Alright. Next day I start up my PC and the partition is still there. That's... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by The1Gamer, Aug 3, 2020.

  1. THE1GAMER
    The1Gamer Win User

    EFI partition mounting on startup


    So one time I decided to mount the EFI partition for testing purposes.

    Alright. Next day I start up my PC and the partition is still there. That's weird. I successfully removed the drive letter with diskpart. So I made a startup script to do that but that isn't a permanent solution. First of all, I have to grant admin every time I start up my PC, second is startup items slow down your boot times. So the question is pretty simple, is there any fix?

    :)
     
    The1Gamer, Aug 3, 2020
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  2. A123
    A123 Win User

    Can the EFI partition be briefly and safely mounted?

    Can the EFI partition be briefly and safely mounted? Am I correct that mountvol p: /s will mount the EFI partition to drive letter p? Does mounting the EFI partition create a security issue for the pc?
     
    A123, Aug 3, 2020
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  3. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User
    Can the EFI partition be briefly and safely mounted?

    Can the EFI partition be briefly and safely mounted?

    -> Yes, if your BIOS supports it.

    Am I correct that mountvol p: /s will mount the EFI partition to drive letter p?

    -> Yes, but I do not know what the /s switch should do.

    Does mounting the EFI partition create a security issue for the pc?

    -> No
     
    Frederik Long, Aug 3, 2020
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  4. TROG100
    trog100 Win User

    EFI partition mounting on startup

    Move EFI partition

    its to enable win 10 to update to its anniversary edition.. it cant do this due to lack of C drive space i have had a quick try with the trial version of easus.. it didnt seem to be able to do what i want..

    i am assuming i cant just delete the efi partition but maybe i could.. as yet i havnt even figured out how to get into the bios of the thing.. maybe that should be my next step.. *Smile EFI partition mounting on startup :)

    diskpart could probably do it but figuring out how (it aint that user friendly) might be difficult without step by step instructions..

    trog
     
    trog100, Aug 3, 2020
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