An Apparently Essential Partition-But I Don't Know Why

[ske]

Whe this computer was setup, they added a FAT32 partition H: that is called System, while the C: partition is called Boot.
I was told it was to restore the system, if necessary. But the computer won't boot without it. I do backups and images diligently, and do not see the point of the H: partition. Could/should it be merged to C:?
I am getting a new hard drive soon, and may also set up a RAID 1 system in the future.
Perhaps I just leave well enough alone on this system, and leave the hard drive structure the way it is? Maybe. I would just at least like some insight.
Thanks

 

[saint19]

Maybe is 'cause FAT32 only support max 4GB...and the back ups coul be more bigger that the max size.

 

[ske]

OK, it looks like the OS is installed in this H: partition, as well as the System Restore information. And the Windows folder the C: partition?
If I boot to the "unknown operating system on H:", the system "prepares to restore system". I assume to the original OS as installed? Or does it wipe data and programs?