How to Remove the Recovery Partition in Windows

The recovery partition in Windows takes up a certain amount of disk space, and if you’re low on free space or want to reconfigure it, you can delete this partition. Follow the steps below to safely perform this process.

Step 1: Check if You Really Need the Recovery Partition

Before deleting the partition, it’s essential to confirm that you actually want to remove it, as it can help restore the system in case of issues. If you have a bootable Windows USB or have created a full system backup, then removing the partition is generally safe.

Step 2: Open “Disk Management”

To delete the recovery partition, first, open “Disk Management.” Here’s how:

• Press Win + X and select “Disk Management” from the menu.

Step 3: Locate the Recovery Partition

In the “Disk Management” window, you’ll see all available partitions on your disk. The recovery partition is typically labeled as “Recovery” or “OEM Partition”. Note that deleting it will free up space but may affect built-in recovery options.

Step 4: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

To delete the partition, you’ll need to use the Command Prompt:

• Press Win + S, type “cmd”, right-click on Command Prompt, and select “Run as administrator”.

Step 5: Use the Diskpart Command

Now, enter the following commands to delete the partition:

diskpart

Then, enter the following commands in sequence:

list disk
select disk X   
list partition
select partition Y   
delete partition override

These commands will help you locate and delete the selected recovery partition.

Step 6: Confirm the Deletion

After successfully running the delete partition override command, the recovery partition will be deleted, and the space will be available for other uses. Restart your computer to apply the changes.