Possible Solution: Removing 200MB Partition in Windows 2019 Server with Installation of C: Drive

Introduction

In some instances, during the Windows 2019 Server installation process, an unexpected 200MB partition may appear on the C: drive. This partition might contain the system partition required for startup. In this article, we'll discuss the possible solution to remove this 200MB partition if it's not needed.

Understanding the Problem

During the Windows Server installation, the setup process may create a system partition with a size of 200MB on the C: drive. This partition is necessary for the operating system to start up. However, in certain scenarios, this partition might not be needed, and you may want to remove it to free up some space on the C: drive.

Backing Up Data Before Removal

Before attempting to remove the 200MB partition, make sure to back up all essential data to avoid any potential data loss. You can use external hard drives, USB drives, or cloud storage services for backup.

Removing the Partition

To remove the 200MB partition, follow these steps:

1. Press Windows Key + X and select Command Prompt (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin).
2. Type diskpart and press Enter. This will open the DiskPart utility.
3. Type list disk and press Enter to list all available disks.
4. Identify the disk number of the drive containing the C: drive and the 200MB partition. Let's assume it's disk 0.
5. Type select disk 0 and press Enter to select the disk.
6. Type list partition and press Enter to list all partitions on the selected disk.
7. Identify the partition number of the 200MB partition. Let's assume it's partition 2.
8. Type select partition 2 and press Enter to select the partition.
9. Type delete partition override and press Enter to delete the partition.
10. Type exit and press Enter to exit the DiskPart utility.

Checking the Result

After removing the partition, you can use the diskpart utility or the diskmgmt.msc tool to check if the partition has been successfully deleted.

In this article, we discussed the possible solution to remove a 200MB partition in Windows 2019 Server installation if it's not required. We emphasized the importance of backing up data before attempting to remove the partition and provided step-by-step instructions on how to delete the partition using the DiskPart utility.