[Solved] Diskpart unable to delete partition and overwrite

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Use the delete partition override parameter to delete the partition:

Type delete partition override and press Enter: This forces the deletion of the selected partition with the override parameter. When done, type exit and press Enter to leave Diskpart.

Regarding the deletion of partitions and overwrite

While Windows users can easily delete unnecessary partitions using the Disk Management utility, some advanced users prefer to delete unwanted partitions directly through the Diskpart utility in Command Prompt.

For example, typing delete partition x: and pressing Enter immediately deletes the selected partition. However, you may encounter an error when trying to delete hidden, active, or protected system partitions (like a recovery partition) with the Diskpart “delete partition” command.

• A protected partition cannot be deleted without the force option. • The selected volume or partition is in use. Use the force option to proceed with this operation.

In this case, you need to use a different parameter to delete the hidden or system protected partition, which is delete partition override. The diskpart override allows you to delete any kind of partition.

Keep reading for more information about Diskpart override. If you find this article useful, please click the button to share it with your friends.

How to Use "Delete Partition Override" in Diskpart to Delete a Partition In the Windows operating system, Diskpart is a powerful command-line tool used for managing and configuring disks. If you want to delete a partition, you can use the "Delete Partition Override" command. Here's a step-by-step guide: 1. **Open Command Prompt**: Click the "Start" button, search for "cmd," right-click "Command Prompt," and select "Run as administrator." 2. **Run Diskpart**: In the Command Prompt window, type `diskpart` and press Enter. This will launch the Diskpart utility. 3. **List Disks**: In Diskpart, type `list disk` and press Enter. This will display all the disks connected to your computer. 4. **Select Disk**: Locate the disk you want to work with and type `select disk x`, where x is the disk number (e.g., `select disk 0`), then press Enter. 5. **List Partitions**: On the selected disk, type `list partition` and press Enter. This will list all partitions on that disk. 6. **Select Partition**: Identify the partition you want to delete and type `select partition y`, where y is the partition number (e.g., `select partition 1`), then press Enter. 7. **Delete Partition Override**: Since the "Delete Partition Override" command may require administrative privileges, type `delete partition override` and press Enter. Note that this will permanently delete the partition and all data on it, which cannot be recovered. 8. **Confirm Action**: The system will prompt you to confirm the deletion of the partition. Type `yes` and press Enter to proceed. 9. **Exit Diskpart**: After completing the operation, type `exit` and press Enter to exit Diskpart. 10. **Close Command Prompt**: Finally, type `exit` and press Enter again to close the Command Prompt window. Exercise caution, as deleting a partition will result in permanent data loss. Make sure to back up important files before making any changes.

To use Diskpart override to forcefully remove a hidden or system protected partition, follow this step-by-step guide.

Now we use Diskpart's delete partition override parameter to delete the partition.

Step 1: Press ⊞ Win+R to open the "Run" tool. Type in diskpart, then press ⊞ Enter.

Step 2: Type list disk and press Enter. This will display a list of disks inserted in your computer.

Step 3: Type select disk and press Enter. This will select the disk that contains the partition you want to delete.

4. Type list partition and press Enter. This will list all the partitions on the selected disk.

5. Type select partition and hit Enter: This will help you choose the hidden or system protection partition that you want to delete.

Step 6. Type delete partition override and press Enter. This will force Diskpart to delete the selected partition.

Step 7. When you're done, type exit and press Enter to leave the command prompt.

With the steps above, you can delete a partition with the Diskpart delete partition command. However, this method is not easy and risky. Then, how to easily delete a hidden partition or system reserved partition? Or how to delete a partition when the delete partition is not working? Read on for solutions.

Read More: [Delete Partition with Diskpart Forcedly](/partition-master/diskpart-force-delete-partition.html)

How to Delete a Partition When 'Delete Partition Overwrite' Isn't Working

Normally, with the help of the Diskpart force delete command, you can remove hidden or protected partitions. However, sometimes, you may receive the error "Can't delete partition forcibly" and get the message "This operation is not supported on the object. The specified command or parameter is not supported on this system." This often occurs when using the Diskpart force delete command on dynamic disks.

When Diskpart fails to delete partitions, are there any other ways to delete partitions? Of course, you can use a free partition manager - tools Partition Master Free to help.

As an excellent alternative to Diskpart, this free disk management tool offers you all-around partition management solutions, including creating/deleting/formating partitions, and resizing and moving partitions to solve low disk space issues.

Now download this easy-to-use partition manager to delete hidden, active, or recovery partitions when delete partition from Disk Management fails with just a few clicks.

Step 1: Run AOMEI Partition Assistant and click "Manage Partition".

Before deleting any partition on the disk, make sure you have backed up important data.

Step 2: Choose to delete the partition(s) on the hard drive or delete all partitions.

• Delete a single partition: Right-click the partition you want to delete and select "Delete". • Delete all partitions: Right-click the hard disk where you want to delete all partitions, then select "Delete All".

Step 3: Click OK to confirm the deletion.

Step 4: Click Run xx Task, and then click Apply to save the changes.

0:00 - 0:26 Delete a single volume; 0:27 - 0:53 Delete all partitions.

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Conclusions

The DELETE PARTITION OVERLAY command in Diskpart is useful for removing hidden or system protected partitions. However, if you are not familiar with Diskpart commands and want to avoid risks, or the partition overlay delete does not work, you can try one of the best free partition managers – Partition Master, a hard drive partition tool.

In addition to helping you delete hidden or system recovery partitions, it can also help you create and expand other partitions with the unallocated space from the deleted partition.

How to extend a partition with the Partition Master tool to unused space:

Step 1: Shrink the partition to make room for expansion

If there's enough unallocated space on the hard drive to extend the target partition, skip to Step 2. If not, free up some first:

In the "Disk Partition Manager" section, right-click on the partition next to your target one, and select "Resize/Move". Drag the endpoint of the partition to release space, leaving enough unallocated space behind your target partition, then click "OK".

Step 2: Extend the Target Partition

Right-click on the partition you want to extend, and select “Resize/Move”.

Drag the target partition handle to the unallocated space to extend the partition.

Step 3: Save all changes.

Click the Run Task button, and then click Apply to save all your changes.

Frequently Asked Question: How to Delete Partition Overlap

There are several issues about deleting partitions with Diskpart. If you encounter the same problems, you can find the solutions here.

Can't delete a protected partition?

When trying to remove the Recovery Partition on Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 using Diskpart, you might encounter the “The partition cannot be deleted because the force protect parameter has not been set” error. If you're struggling with the same error message, you can use a different parameter – the override parameter, which will allow you to delete a protected partition.

Unable to delete a protected partition without setting the forced protection parameter.

When you use the `delete partition` command in DiskPart to delete a partition or volume, the operation fails, and you receive the following error message: `The protected partition cannot be deleted without the force protected parameter being set. To successfully delete any partition, use the following command: delete partition override.` This behavior occurs when you try to delete a hidden or system-protected partition, especially.

Will deleting a partition delete data?

Yes, when you delete a partition, the data on it is also lost. However, you can use a Partition Recovery tool to recover the lost partition and its data. This partition recovery utility enables you to restore deleted or lost partitions on FAT, NTFS, Ext2, and Ext3 file systems in Windows.

Can I delete the recovery partition?

To delete a recovery partition, a hidden partition, or a system protection partition, try to resolve it with the Partition Master tool. Use its Partition Delete feature to get rid of the reserved partition:

Step 1. Right click on the reserved partition you want to delete in Partition Master and choose “Delete”.

Step 2: Click OK to confirm that you want to delete the selected partition.

Step 3: Click the “Perform Action” button in the top right corner and then click “Apply” to save all the changes.