Removal of Recovery Image (D:) no longer Windows 8 upgraded to Windows 10.

[D_O_C]

Would like to remove Recovery Image from (D:) as I no longer using Windows 8 or 8.1. When I try to install my  Buffalo backup it states that the backup utility already installed. I have Windows 10 64-bit operating system that I am using right now. 

[Raj_05 · Accepted solution]

Hi @D_O_C,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

To remove the Recovery Image (D:) from your HP Pavilion Desktop PC after upgrading to Windows 10, you can follow these steps.

Backup Important Data:

Ensure you back up any important files from the Recovery Image (D:) drive before proceeding.

Check Disk Management:

• Press Windows + X and select Disk Management.
• Locate the Recovery Image (D:) partition.

Delete the Recovery Partition:

• Warning: Deleting a partition will remove all data on it. Make sure you have backups of any important files.
• In Disk Management, right-click on the Recovery Image (D:) partition.
• Select Delete Volume. Confirm the deletion.

Extend the Main Partition:

• After deleting the Recovery Image (D:) partition, you may want to extend your primary partition to use the freed-up space.
• Right-click on the partition you want to extend (usually C:) and select Extend Volume.
• Follow the prompts to allocate the unallocated space to your primary partition.

Remove Any Remaining Backup Utilities:

• Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features.
• Look for any backup utilities or applications related to Buffalo or the recovery partition.
• Uninstall them if they are no longer needed.

Clean Up:

• Open Disk Cleanup by searching for it in the Start menu.
• Select your primary drive (C:) and click on Clean up system files.
• Check for any files related to the old recovery image and clean them up.

Verify Backup Utility:

• If you encounter issues with the Buffalo backup utility, ensure it’s the latest version compatible with Windows 10.
• You may also need to uninstall and reinstall the utility if it's causing problems.

Notes:

• If the Recovery Image (D:) is a hidden or system partition, you might need administrative rights to manage it.
• Removing recovery partitions might prevent you from restoring your PC to its factory settings. Consider creating a new recovery drive or system image backup for future recovery needs.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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