How to Hide System Reserved Partition in Windows 11/10/8/7 [Step-by-Step Guide]

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Sherly 

Updated on April 22, 2024

Many users have stumbled upon the System Reserved Partition in the Windows File Explorer, but don't often need to access it. Because of this, many want to hide this partition. This article will go into detail about how to hide the System Reserved Partition. Read on.

What is a System Reserved Partition?

The "System Reserved Partition" is an important partition that contains the Boot Manager code, the Boot Configuration Database, and the boot files for BitLocker Drive Encryption. Especially in Windows 10, the recovery environment data is also stored on this partition. Therefore, in a fresh installation of Windows 10, this drive is usually located before the system partition (usually drive C).

Since we don't access the system reserved partition, why not delete it rather than hide it? There are two main reasons:

The System Reserved partition stores the Boot Manager, boot configuration data, and the BitLocker drive encryption startup files. Hiding the System Reserved partition ensures its integrity, allowing the system to restore to its factory settings successfully in case of an unexpected event.

But how to hide the System Reserved Partition safely and effectively? Don't worry. You will get 3 methods to do this in the next part.

Hide the System Reserved Partition Safely and Efficiently - 3 Ways to Do It

This section lists three methods to hide system reserved partitions, with detailed guides for each method, including three tools. Choose the appropriate method as per your need. The three methods are:

Hide the System Reserved Partition with Ease

Hide the System Reserved Partition with Disk Management - Medium Difficulty

Hide the System Reserved Partition with Diskpart - Difficult

Among them, using the Partition Master tool is the easiest way and doesn't require much computer knowledge. Now, let's see how to hide the System Reserved Partition with Partition Master.

Hide System Reserved Partition with Partition Master - Easy

AOMEI Partition Assistant is a user-friendly tool that can easily hide the System Reserved Partition with just a few simple steps. Its prompts will guide you through the process. It supports Windows 11/10, Windows 8/7, as well as Windows XP/Vista. Download it and follow the steps below to hide your System Reserved Partition: 1. Install AOMEI Partition Assistant and launch the software. 2. In the main interface, right-click on the System Reserved Partition you want to hide and select "Hide Partition." 3. A dialog box will appear asking for confirmation. Click "OK" to proceed. 4. The software will then perform the operation. To apply the changes, click on "Apply" or "Execute 1 Task" in the top left corner. 5. Wait for the process to complete. Once done, the System Reserved Partition will be hidden. Remember, if you need to access the hidden partition later, you'll have to use AOMEI Partition Assistant again to unhide it.

Option 1 - Hidden Partition

1. Right-click the partition and select "Advanced." Choose "Hide" from the drop-down menu. 2. A notification window will appear. Read the instructions, then click "Yes" to proceed. 3. Click the "Perform 1 task(s)" button in the top-left corner. Then, hit "Apply" to hide your partition.

Option 2 - Show Hidden Partitions

1. Right-click the partition you want to view and access, and select "Advanced." From the drop-down menu, choose "Unhide." 2. Read the warning message, then click "Yes" to proceed. 3. Click the "Perform 1 Task" button in the top-left corner. Review the pending action, then click "Apply" to unhide the partition in Windows 11/10/8/7.

It not only hides partitions, but also features many other professional disk partition management functions:

• Resize Encrypted Partition
• Resize/Create/Delete partitions
• Move System Reserved Partition
• Unhide/Hide Drives in Windows 10
• Delete SSD System Reserved Partition

Download the tool Partition Master to help you with the problem.

Hide the System Reserved Partition via Disk Management - Moderate Difficulty

If you don't want to use third-party tools, you can hide the System Reserved partition with Disk Management. What is Disk Management? It's a built-in Windows utility used for extending, shrinking, or hiding partitions. Here's how to hide the System Reserved partition:

Step 1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run window. Type in diskmgmt.msc and press Enter. This will open Disk Management.

2. Right-click on the "System Reserved" partition and select "Change Drive Letter and Paths."

Step 3: Click Remove to remove the drive letter assigned, and then click “Yes” when the warning window pops up. As shown in the following picture, E drive is taken for example.

Hide partition via Disk Management

Now, you can open File Explorer and check if the System Reserved partition is hidden.

Hide System Reserved Partition via Diskpart - Difficult

If you are an advanced user, you can use the Diskpart commands to hide the System Reserved Partition. Be careful while typing the commands to avoid data loss.

Step 1. Right-click the Windows icon and select “Run.”

Step 2. Type cmd in the Run window to open the Command Prompt.

Step 3. Type diskpart, and open the “Disk Management” window.

Step 4: Enter each of the following commands, pressing Enter after each one:

< li >< strong > Select disk 0 < /strong > < li >< strong > List partitions < /strong > < li >< strong > Select partition 1 < /strong > < li >< strong > Set id =17< /strong >(This changes the partition type from 07=non-hidden NTFS to 17=hidden NTFS.) < li >< strong > Info partition < /strong >(Check that the partition is now type 17 and hidden. Also shows other volume details and the partition label.)

Here are some links related to the System Reserved partition. You might want to click on them if you're encountering a similar issue:

Conclusions

With the above three methods, you can easily and safely hide the System Reserved Partition. However, if you are not familiar with Disk Management or Diskpart, it is recommended that you use the Partition Master tool. This is a trustworthy third-party tool that can help you hide the System Reserved Partition in just three steps. It can also delete, create, or remove any partition.

Please feel free to download it for help, you'll like the experience it brings.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hiding System Reserved Partition

There are also some issues related to hidden system reserved partitions. If you're experiencing similar problems, read on.

< strong > Can I hide system reserved drives?

Yes, hiding a system reserved drive doesn't delete any data from the drive. You can unhide it when needed.

2. How to Hide the System Reserved Partition in Windows 11?

Here are the steps to hide the System Reserved Partition:

Step 1: Open Disk Management and right-click the “System Reserved” partition.

Step 2: Select and click on "Change drive letter and paths," and then choose "Remove."

Step 3: Click “Yes” when prompted with a warning.

Should I delete the “System Reserved” partition?

Actually, the answer is “no.” The system reserved partition is necessary because it stores the boot manager code, the Boot Configuration Data store, and the files for BitLocker drive encryption.