How to Delete Recovery Partition Windows 11 - 2 Safe Guides

Can I delete recovery partition Windows 11? Sure, EaseUS Partition Master allows you to remove the recovery partition on Windows 11 without computing knowledge.

Can I delete the recovery partiion on Windows 11? Yes, you can delete the recovery partition, especially if you frequently upgrade your system and you will have multiple recovery partitions in your computer. If you have one recovery partition, you need to back it up before the deletion. Please follow the next section for step-by-step guides from EaseUS.

How to Delete Recovery Partition on Windows 11 - 2 Ways

You can use Windows' diskpart command line or professional third-party software EaseUS Partition Master to help delete the recovery partition in Windows 11. For beginners, EaseUS Partition is easier and safer.

Way 1. Use EaseUS Partition Master

EaseUS Partition Master Professional is a powerful disk manager that allows you to delete the recovery partition with one click while Disk Management usually doesn't allow you to do this. Moreover, it is fully compatible with Windows 11 and can delete/create, merge, split, and expand partitions on Windows 11. Without entering any command lines, you can delete a recovery partition on Windows 11.

Here is how:

Step 1. Open EaseUS Partition Master, click "Partition Manager". Right-click on the recovery partition and choose "Delete".

Step 2. Click "Yes" to confirm the message "Do you want to delete the selected partition?".

Step 3. Click "Execute Task" and then click "Apply" in the new window to completely remove the recovery partition.

This is the easiest way to delete a recovery partition when there are multiple recovery partitions on Windows 11. Don't miss this tool for managing recovery partitions.

Way 2. Use Diskpart Commands

Disk Management cannot delete the recovery partition directly, but you can use Diskpart.exe to delete the recovery partition on Windows 10/11/8/7 from the command prompt. However, this method has the risk of losing data and is difficult for beginners. Therefore, make sure you enter the correct command.

Here is how:

Step 1. Press the Windows key + X on your keyboard and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" to open an elevated Command Prompt.

Step 2. Type "diskpart" and press Enter to open the Diskpart.

Step 3. Type the following commands and press Enter after each command:

• list disk (This is to display all the disks on your computer.)
• select disk X (Replace X with the number of the disk where the recovery partition is located)
• list partition (This is to display all the partitions on the selected disk.)
• select partition X (Replace X with the number of the recovery partition.)
• delete partition override (Be sure to double-check the partition number before confirming the deletion as this action will erase all data on the partition.
• exit

The recovery partition should now be deleted from the disk. Make sure to back up any important data before proceeding with these steps. Don't forget to share this article with others by clicking the following buttons.

Can I Delete the Recovery Partition on Windows 11?

Usually there are two types of recovery partitions on your computer. One is the Windows recovery partition and the other is the vendor's recovery partition (sometimes also labeled the OEM partition). The Windows Recovery Partition takes up relatively little memory and allows you to boot into the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to repair your computer if something goes wrong. So, can I delete the recovery partition?

The answer is definitely yes. You can delete the recovery partition if you have backed up it or you have decided not to boot from the disk again. However, if you have only one recovery partition on your PC and you still boot your PC from the disk, it's suggested that you should not delete the recovery partition. You are unable to recover or repair your PC without a recovery partition.

Conclusion

If you want to safely delete the recovery partition in Windows 11, this article can definitely help you. Both EaseUS Partition Master and Diskpart can delete the recovery partition, but EaseUS Partition Master is a simpler method. Moreover, in addition to deleting the recovery partition to get more free space, it can also expand the partition on Windows 11 to get more space. If you want to manage disk space more flexibly, don't miss EaseUS Partition Master.

FAQs About Recovery Partition Deletion Windows 11

How to remove the recovery partition on Windows 11? This article has given two guides to help. Check the following for more details.

1. Does Windows 11 need a recovery partition?

Sure, Windows 11 needs a recovery partition to restore to its factory state in case of a disaster since the recovery partition saves important files and installations related to the operating system. If you have backed up the recovery partition, you can delete it of course.

2. How do I force delete a partition in Windows 11?

You can force delete a partition in Windows 11 using Diskpart commands:

• list disk 
• select disk 1 (Replace 1 with the number of the disk where the recovery partition is located)
• list partition 
• select partition 2 (Replace 2 with the number of the recovery partition.)
• delete partition override
• exit

3. Can I delete the system partition Windows 11?

You can't delete the EFI system partition in Windows Disk Management because the "Delete Volume" feature is grayed out. To delete the system partition, you need to turn to a third-party tool, such as EaseUS Partition Master. It's not recommended that you delete the system partition if you have not backed it up.