How to Move the Recovery Partition to the End of the Disk - Safety

We've all been there – running out of storage space. Recovery partitions take up a lot of room on your hard drive, but what if you could move it to the end of the disk to free up some space? In this article, we'll show you how to safely move the recovery partition to the end of your disk using a tool called Partition Wizard.

Can I move the recovery partition to the end of the disk?

Yes, you can move the recovery partition to the end of the disk. This way, you can extend your C drive and utilize the unallocated space on the drive, helping you free up space on your computer.

Built-in Windows tools like Diskpart and Disk Management do not have the ability to move volumes, allowing you to relocate partitions within a disk. Therefore, you need a reliable third-party tool to move the recovery partition to the end of the disk.

How to Move the Recovery Partition to the End of the Disk

As mentioned above, to move the recovery partition to the end of the disk, you need a reliable and feature-rich third-party tool, and that's what the Partition Master Professional utility is good at.

Partition Master provides the essential resize/move partition function, allowing users to change partition size, move recovery partition, or reallocate disk space without losing data.

There are numerous benefits to using the Partition Master tool. Here are just a few for your consideration:

• Interface: User-friendly and easy to navigate.
• Compatibility: Works flawlessly with Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7.
• Security: Prioritizes data safety throughout the process.
• Target Users: Suited for both beginners and experienced users.

Here's how to move the recovery partition to the end of the disk using Partition Master:

Step 1: Locate and select the target drive/partition

Launch Partition Master, enter "Partition Management" interface, select the hard disk/partition whose size needs to be adjusted, right-click and choose "Resize/Move".

< b >Step 2: Resize or move the partition</b>

To shrink it, simply drag one of the endpoints into the unallocated space. When you're done, click OK.

2. To extend a partition, you need to make sure there's unallocated space next to it (if not, create some by following the steps above). Again, drag your mouse over the unallocated space and click "OK."

3. To move a partition, you need unallocated space next to it. If there isn't any, free some up first.

Right-click the partition you want to move and select “Resize/Move.” Drag the entire partition to the left or right to adjust its position, then click “OK” to confirm.

Third, verify the results and apply the changes.

Here, you'll see the new disk partition information and图表.

To save the changes, click the Run Task button, and then click Apply.

It is about interests. Let's look at the main features.

• Migrate/Resize Partition: Easily move or resize partitions without losing data.
• Combine Partitions: Too many partitions on your hard drive? Merge them to use your space more efficiently.
• Create/Delete Partition: With Partition Master, you don't need to go through the complicated Windows Disk Management interface to create or delete (recovery) partitions.
• Convert Disks (MBR/GPT): Get ready for the latest technology by switching between disk formats, such as converting MBR to GPT.

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Conclusions

Moving the recovery partition to the end of the disk can provide greater flexibility and allow you to allocate unallocated disk space more efficiently. While built-in Windows tools like Disk Management and Diskpart do not permit users to move a partition to the end of the disk, third-party utilities such as Partition Master and its Move/Resize feature can easily accomplish this task. Share this article to inform more users about this utility.

Frequently Asked Questions about Moving System Partition to End of Disk

Do you have any other questions about moving partitions to the end of the disk? This section answers some common ones that might still be outstanding.

< strong > 1. Can I move the Recovery Partition?

Yes, you can move the recovery partition. However, built-in Windows tools like Disk Management or Diskpart do not support this operation. In this case, you can use a reliable third-party professional tool, such as Partition Master, to easily accomplish this task.

How do I move the Windows recovery partition to the end of the disk in Windows 10/11?

To move the recovery partition to the end of the disk in Windows 10/11, you'd need to delete the entire recovery partition, allocate the unallocated space, and then recreate the recovery partition. This method carries risks, and Disk Management doesn't offer a direct way to do this. You can use a reliable third-party tool, like Partition Master, to safely move your recovery partition to the end of the disk.

What is a recovery partition?

The Recovery Partition contains a snapshot of your Windows installation, which can be used to restore your computer to its factory settings in case of major failures or data corruption. It also houses advanced troubleshooting tools that can help you get Windows working again without needing installation media or a USB drive.