Windows 10: Partition Query

Discus and support Partition Query in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; Having upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 I have been looking at the HDD partition. I find I have a small (200 MB) unallocated partition before the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by gordon99, Oct 4, 2015.

  1. GORDON99
    gordon99 Win User

    Partition Query


    Having upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 I have been looking at the HDD partition. I find I have a small (200 MB) unallocated partition before the main C: partition. I do not know if this presents an actual or potential problem. If it does what should I do about it? I notice also, though it may have no connection, that I have a file C:\CTOERROR.flg which, when I open, has a line saying 'Detect error at extending partition....' Any advice please?

    :)
     
    gordon99, Oct 4, 2015
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  2. SUAT.CINI
    suat.cini Win User

    Query on switching system partition?

    If your computer does not start after formatting of D: drive, then you must do a startup repair by booting to a bootable USB drive with Windows 10 installation files or Windows 10 DVD disk. You should opt for
    Repair your computer option at the install Windows screen.

    Hope this helps.
     
    suat.cini, Oct 4, 2015
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  3. RGENTILI
    rgentili Win User
    Query on switching system partition?

    The problem now appears to be solved. Thanks to all who responded with helpful information!
     
    rgentili, Oct 4, 2015
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  4. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR New Member

    Partition Query

    Somebody has said that the unallocated space before the C: drive partition is Microsoft reserved or something like that. I had it on my full UEFI laptop with GPT partitioned disk. I just used MiniTool Partition Wizard to expand my C: drive partition into it and have had no ill effects yet.

    Leaving the space there won't present any problems - it's just empty, unused space.
     
    NavyLCDR, Oct 4, 2015
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  5. GORDON99
    gordon99 Win User
    Thanks NavyLCDR, Unless I am advised to the contrary I will do as you suggest and leave well alone.
     
    gordon99, Apr 4, 2018
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