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The thread discusses removing a 2TB HDD that contains a System Reserved partition. Initially, one poster questioned if the system would boot normally without the drive, but others clarified that this partition contains critical boot components like the BCD store and boot manager, so removing it could prevent Windows from booting. The overall consensus emphasizes caution, noting that the System Reserved partition is essential for booting and recovery, and suggests backing up or repairing Windows if needed.
The thread discusses removing a 2TB HDD that contains a System Reserved partition. Initially, one poster questioned if the system would boot normally without the drive, but others clarified that this partition contains critical boot components like the BCD store and boot manager, so removing it could prevent Windows from booting. The overall consensus emphasizes caution, noting that the System Reserved partition is essential for booting and recovery, and suggests backing up or repairing Windows if needed.
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kemical
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Hi,
I don't think you'll have any issues as that partition is normally used for system restore files and the like. It might be recreated by the os although not I'm sure for definite
Even so it's best if you can have a copy of Windows 7 at hand so you can use the repair function.
If you don't have the install disk or USB but know your activation key then you can download a copy of the iso from here:
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This guide will give you some options on how to move the data across:
How to move windows 7 to a new or larger hard drive using Backup and Restore
I don't think you'll have any issues as that partition is normally used for system restore files and the like. It might be recreated by the os although not I'm sure for definite
Even so it's best if you can have a copy of Windows 7 at hand so you can use the repair function.
If you don't have the install disk or USB but know your activation key then you can download a copy of the iso from here:
Link Removed
This guide will give you some options on how to move the data across:
How to move windows 7 to a new or larger hard drive using Backup and Restore
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Actually the system reserved contains the BCD store and boot manager, so removing that drive would prevent it from booting.
Partition table > bootmgr > read BCD > Load winload.exe > login screen
Partition table > bootmgr > read BCD > Load winload.exe > login screen
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