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The thread discusses issues with Windows Server 2019 automatically creating the System Reserved partition on an HDD instead of the desired SSD, leading to wasted disk space and boot problems. The original poster seeks advice after following a YouTube guide but encounters boot failure and partitioning issues, losing data due to MBR limits. A later user suggests simplifying the setup by unplugging other drives and reinstalling Windows to better control partition placement.
Distorted Vision

Distorted Vision

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Windows 2019 Server setup keeps creating the System Reserved on one of the 5Tb HDDs instead of the SSD.
I tried following this YouTube video but it Windows doesn't boot after I complete command:

reagentc /info after 8 mins 57s

Is this video applicable to Windows 2019 Server.

The issue I have is that have lost 3.5Tb of HDD space because it has made the disk MBR not GPT. MBR only supports 2Tb partition.

An image from 'Windows 2019 Server: Move System Reserved Partition'. Disk Management shows five basic NTFS disks with multiple primary partitions and some unallocated space.

 

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Neemobeer
Windows isn't that smart about where the boot partition goes. If there isn't much customization on the install I would unplug all the other drives and re-install.
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Windows isn't that smart about where the boot partition goes. If there isn't much customization on the install I would unplug all the other drives and re-install.
 

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