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Discussions on WindowsForum.com reference FAT16 partitions in the context of Windows 7 beta installation and recovery. Users report encountering FAT16 partitions, often small (e.g., 70 MB) and marked as EISA configuration, on Dell systems. These partitions can interfere with Windows 7 setup, causing boot configuration errors or bootability issues after failed OS reloads. Topics include partition recovery tools to remove unwanted FAT16 partitions and using the Windows 7 Recovery CD to restore boot functionality. The tag covers real-world troubleshooting scenarios where legacy FAT16 partitions affect modern Windows installations.
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    Windows 7 To the fine folks at Redmond: Thank you!

    Thank you for the chance to test 7! I had never even seen Vista prior to this, let alone work with anything like it. Due to operator error, I tried to reload Windows Me (don't ask) on a separate drive, but had left the 7 beta drive plugged in. The Me install created some funky partition on the...
    • BammBamm
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    • beta testing boot issues fat16 feedback file explorer recovery partition registry user experience windows 7 windows me
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Install Fails on Dell Vostro 220

    This is my first post on this forum. Thank you for your time and help. I have the Windows 7 Beta disc and I am trying to create a partition and install it on my Dell Vostro 220 (see my profile for full PC details). I have 3 partitions: FAT16 - Primary - 70MB FAT16 - 0xDE (EISA Configuration)...
    • hmccorkle
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    • acronis antivirus beta disc boot options computer help dell vostro disk management dual boot error fat16 forum installation ntfs operating system partition system setup tech support troubleshooting windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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