How to Copy HP Recovery Partition to USB - Quick Ways

Do you want to create a backup of your laptop or PC's recovery partition? Then follow this guide to copy HP recovery partition to USB and use it to recover in case of a major issue.

The HP recovery partition is a crucial portion of your HP computer. It contains system recovery tools and the original copy of the factory-installed operating system, driver, and applications. So, in case your PC suffers any system crashes or system failures, you can use this recovery partition to fix your computer. Experts suggest keeping this portion of the drive backed up to a USB drive. This helps with system recovery and can be useful when you upgrade your hard drive, install another OS, and so on.

Keeping the HP recovery partition on your computer with backup can be crucial. So, the question is, how do I copy the HP recovery partition to a USB? Well, to help you out, EaseUS will share various methods below that will help you create a copy of your HP recovery partition and back it up for later use.

Why Copy the HP Recovery Partition to USB

You should copy your HP recovery partition to a USB drive for multiple reasons. Such as:

• Free up Disk Space: The HP recovery partition takes up a significant amount of space on your PC, so copying it to a USB drive will allow you to delete the partition from your computer and free up extra space. This can be useful if your hard drive is running low on space.
• Have a Bootable USB: By copying the recovery partition to a USB drive, it will become portable and bootable. You can use it to start your computer and access the recovery tools even if your system cannot boot. It can be helpful in data recovery in case of a system crash.
• Protect HP Recovery Partition from System Crash: Copy the partition to a USB drive to protect it from potential system crashes or hard drive failures.

How to Copy HP Recovery Partition to USB

Now that you know how important it is to backup your How to copy HP recovery partition to USB, let's talk about different methods to do so:

Method 1. Use EaseUS Partition Master

The easiest way to complete this job would be to use the EaseUS Partition Master Professional. Why? It has a "clone partition" feature. It allows you to clone your system and partition it to another one pretty quickly. To give you a quick heads-up, you can learn about the advantages of this tool.

• Its user-friendly interface lets you clone a partition with a few clicks, and you don't need any technical expertise.
• It also ensures that your data remains intact during the cloning process. It can accurately copy all the files and settings from the HP recovery partition to your USB drive without any data loss.
• You can inspect the partition before starting to clone. It will help you ensure everything is in order and reduce the likelihood of issues during the transfer.

You can follow the steps to copy your HP recovery partition to USB:

Step 1. Select "Clone" from the left menu. Click "Clone Partition" and "Next".

Step 2. Select the source partition and click "Next".

Step 3. Choose your the target partition and click "Next "to continue.

• If you clone partition to the existing partition, you should transfer or back up data before cloning to prevent it being overwritten.
• Check warning message and confirm "Yes".

Step 4. Click Start and wait for the clone to complete.

You can check how to clone partition or system reserved partition on this video tutorial.

So go ahead and download EaseUS Partition Master, try it out yourself, and see if it works for you.

Method 2. Use Windows built-in Tool

Apart from the EaseUS Partition Master tool, HP does not offer you the option to copy, paste, and move a recovery partition on Windows 10 or any other systems to a USB drive.

Instead, you will need to create a Recovery Drive. Here is how to do so:

Step 1. First, connect your USB drive to your HP computer. (Make sure it's empty and has at least 16GB of space).

Step 2. Go to "Windows search", type Create a recovery drive, launch it, and click Next. It will take a few moments before you can proceed to the next steps.

Step 3. Finally, select your USB drive, click on Next, and let the process complete.

Once you have done this, you should have a backup of your computer, which you can use to restore in case of a system failure.

If you cannot find your recovery partition, read the article to get help:
 

Conclusion

So, those were two quick methods to copy your HP Recovery Partition. Both options have pros and cons. However, with EaseUS Partition Master, you can create a copy of the partition without losing any data. It is also much safer and simpler to use. However, the manual method can be complex if you are unfamiliar with Windows recovery tools.

FAQs About How to Copy HP Recovery Partition to USB

Now, let's talk about some of the questions commonly asked by users. You can read the questions and answers below to learn more about this topic.

1. Can I copy the recovery partition?

You can copy the HP recovery partition to a USB drive using tools like EaseUS Partition Master or Windows' built-in recovery drive creation tool.

2. Can I delete the HP recovery partition?

Deleting the HP recovery partition is not recommended unless you have a proper backup or don't need it. If any issue arises, you must restore your computer to factory settings.

3. What should I do when the HP recovery partition is full?

If your HP recovery partition is full, use a partition management tool to transfer it to a larger drive. You can back up the partition to a USB drive and delete it from your computer.