formatting issues when installing: System reserved partition missing.

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DHFF

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Hi there, I had a little problem the last time I installed Win 7 pro 64. Windows would not format the drive, it kept crashing. so I formatted the drive in Gparted then Windows installed with no problem. however The 100mb system reserved partition is missing, I have double checked and its totally missing. is this crucial? windows installed ok and boots fine. will I run into trouble down the line because its missing the system reserved partition?

Thanks in advane,

DHFF
 
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MMeticulous

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Hello!

DHFF actually posted this for me, and no, there are no other drives.

After successfully installing Win7 and several apps, I shrunk the primary (and only) partition (C) to add a data (D) partition, which all appears to be working fine. There are no other partitions (hidden or otherwise).

Since I still have a solid two days worth of programs to install to fully load this workstation, I'm concerned that it might become a problem down the road, and wondering if I should reformat the ssd and start all over (losing a full days work).

I had thought that the MBR was stored in this little "system reserved partition", but it must be stored in the actual primary (C) partition instead.?.?

Any help appreciated!

Thanks.
Jeff
 
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MMeticulous

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That looks like an EXCELLENT resource Ken for creating the "system reserved partition", either 100MB or 200MB ~ Thanks!

HERE ARE MY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR THIS BUILD:

  • This box is being setup for heavy OS intensive drafting applications, like AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, etc...
  • This is my first experience installing 64 bit and using a 250GB SSD (840EVO), both with the intent of improving performance.
  • I will never use "Bitlocker" on this computer. Any minor encryption will be handled with TrueCrypt installed locally.
  • I will never setup a dual-boot OS on this computer.

GIVEN those circumstances and the fact that my Windows 7 Pro 64-Bit operating system is currently booting up and running like a champ (although the drive was formatted with Gparted rather than by Windows), and is all contained on the PRIMARY (C) partition, which boots automatically (without the presence of a "system reserved partition" ANYWHERE in my build).

MY QUESTION IS THIS:

Is there ANY BENEFIT to me, in MY CIRCUMSTANCES as stated, for me to add a "System Reserved Partition" (100MB or 200MB), as detailed in the URL provided above?

I understand HOW to do it now, I just don't understand IF it would be of ANY BENEFIT to me, in my circumstances. I've found a lot of threads where people are trying to delete their "System Reserved Partition" without crashing their system boot, my system already boots without it because of how Windows was installed, so HOW would adding the "System Reserved Partition" IMPROVE my computer's efficiency, performance, or stability in any way?

If there is a TRUE BENEFIT, then I want to take the time to do it RIGHT, here and now! However, if in my circumstances it wouldn't offer any system improvements, then I'd prefer not to have that little partition on my new SSD.

Please advise and explain if possible.

Thanks again for your help!
Jeff Fenton
 
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kenrivers

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Since your computer is functioning as it should I see no reason for you to create a system reserved partition.
"This “stub” of a partition, which is new in Windows 7, serves two functions. First, it holds the Boot Manager code and the Boot Configuration Database. Second, it reserves space for the startup files required by the BitLocker Drive Encryption feature. If you ever decide to encrypt your system drive using BitLocker, you won’t have to repartition your system drive to make it possible."
Source: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/gg441289.aspx

From what you have posted it is clear that your Boot Manager code and the Boot Configuration Database are already stored on your drive and thus eliminates the need for extra partition.
 
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MMeticulous

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EXCELLENT! Thank you very much Ken for your help! Once again, that was the exact info & resource needed!

Thank you Don for originally submitting this question for me!

Have a great day gents!
:D Jeff Fenton
 
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