Windows 10: Small System Reserved drive - can I get rid of it?

Discus and support Small System Reserved drive - can I get rid of it? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; It may be an easy one. I realized that Windows Explorer is showing up a 100MB 'System Reserved' drive. There is a way of hiding it? Thanks! 168995 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by YanKleber, Nov 23, 2020.

  1. YanKleber Win User

    Small System Reserved drive - can I get rid of it?


    It may be an easy one.

    I realized that Windows Explorer is showing up a 100MB 'System Reserved' drive. There is a way of hiding it?

    Thanks!

    :)
     
    YanKleber, Nov 23, 2020
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  2. Alan B Win User

    "Windows 10 couldn't be installed - we could update the system reserved partition"

    I think you mean "could not update", not "could".

    Suggestions:

    • Disconnect any other hard drives.
    • Run chkdsk /f on the System Reserved partition. You'll have to do this from the CMD prompt in Repair Mode.
    • Initially there were reports of some System Reserved partitions being too small for the upgrade. Search for details if the first two suggestions fail.
     
    Alan B, Nov 23, 2020
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  3. poolmon Win User
    Recovery Partition vs System Reserved Partition

    Thanks for all the info guys.

    Both original & target SSD's are listed as MBR as opposed to UEFI. I may have created a partition unknowingly in getting the original/new unformatted drive recognized, but I don't recall taking any steps that Windows did not step me through.

    Not that an upgrade to WIN 10 Pro is contemplated, but I suspect that having no System Reserved partition will not allow that to happen, after seeing how the original WIN 10 upgrade created a problem for some WIN 7 users that had a smaller 100mb vs 500mb System Reserved partition.
     
    poolmon, Nov 23, 2020
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  4. Small System Reserved drive - can I get rid of it?

    System Reserved Memory issue

    Hi Rowan,

    The reduction in available system memory depends on the configuration of the following:

    • The devices that are installed in the computer and the memory that is reserved by those devices
    • The ability of the motherboard to handle memory
    • The system BIOS version and settings
    • The version of Windows 10 that is installed
    • Other system settings

    As an initial troubleshooting step, I suggest that you check your system for memory problems.

    Here's how:

    • Type mdsched.exe in the search bar and select the best match.
    • When prompted by the User Account Control, enter an admin user name and password, and click
      Yes.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to run it.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Aileen Alf, Nov 23, 2020
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