Originally Posted by
captkdobbs
So I was actually able to get mine to manually reset using the PDF doc. After it was all set up as new, I used the media to see if it would allow me to do a manual reset (full system install using the W-10 media) and there were 4 partitions on the drive. Boot, Blank, Windows and Recovery.
What are the Boot and the Blank partitions?
I know this isn’t windows tech support, I’m just curious if I could reformat the entire drive or just delete the two partitions.
kdobbs, Boot Partition contains boot files essential for the operating system to boot. Here's the cliff's note. Hit the power button. POST test starts. Then when that's successful, the boot files take over, which initiates the operating system.
Blank ( Unallocated ) is unused space.
If you have your own windows installation flash drive file(with Activation Key), yes you could reformat the drive and then install W10. During that install process you would be able to create your own partitions and adjust their size and name them. C: D: etc.. When you install the OS, it will create a recovery partition. It will also create a boot partition. The boot partition and windows partition work hand in hand.
I had to fix one of the two hotel computers we used to stay at in Eagan years ago as a boot file was corrupted. Always keep a install disc (file) hand on hand or else its a mofo fixing it. LOL Hope all is well up in Minniesnowplace