Can I delete the win10 recovery partition?

I cannot extend my c disk. My extra space is after a recovery partition of 450MB that appears to be empty. So can I delete it and then extend the c drive with my free space? Here is my state from disk management:

 

Solved. I did not delete. I used the free copy pf MiniTool Partition Manager to expand the size of my C using the fre unallocated space. It did it in a few seconds woithout disturbing the recovery partition.

 

We are glad to hear that you have used Minitool to resolve the issue. You can also delete the recovery partition and extend that space to C drive but make sure you have a backup if you perform these steps and when you use Minitool.

 

MiniTool Partition Manager no longer supports extending the partition in the FREE edition. If you install as the free edition, it will look like it allows it, but when you apply the change it pops up the upgrade screen for all the paid editions without clarifying what's included in the free edition.
Even installing the Pro "trial" edition will exhibit this same behaviour, I'm not sure exactly what it's allowing you to "trial".. the interface?
It does not make any of this obvious in the pricing, which I find to be quite frustrating. All it mentions when installing is that the free version includes basic partition management, which in my book includes extending a partition. There's no other explicit mention of that functionality being only in the Pro version which I find very misleading.

As a result, I'd recommend avoiding it as it will likely just lead to frustration and wasted time as you try to figure out how to use the "free" features.

I was able to achieve the same result using AOMEI Partition Assistant freeware version. Instead of "extending", which only allows you to extend to the adjacent partition, you can do it by "merging" the c: partition with the unallocated space, resulting in a c: that has essentially been expanded. It also only takes a few seconds.

 

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You can use AOMEI Partition Assistant to extend your C: drive by reclaiming space after the recovery partition:

Step 1: Download and Install AOMEI Partition Assistant

1. Download AOMEI Partition Assistant from the official website.
2. Install the software and launch it.

Step 2: Check Your Disk Layout

1. In the AOMEI interface, locate your recovery partition and confirm it is in between the C: drive and the unallocated space.

Step 3: Delete the Recovery Partition

1. Right-click the recovery partition (450 MB) in the disk map.
2. Select Delete Partition.
3. Choose Delete Partition and Wipe Data (if you're sure you won't need it) and confirm.

Step 4: Merge the Free Space with C: Drive

1. Right-click the C: drive.
2. Select Merge Partitions.
3. In the dialog box, check both the C: drive and the Unallocated space (left after deleting the recovery partition).
4. Click OK to confirm.

Step 5: Apply Changes

1. Click the Apply button in the top-left corner of AOMEI Partition Assistant.
2. Review the changes and click Proceed.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions. The process may require a system restart.

Step 6: Verify the Changes

1. Once the operation completes, open Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) to confirm the C: drive has expanded successfully.

Optional: Backup System Before Proceeding
If you're concerned about deleting the recovery partition, consider creating a backup image of your system using AOMEI's built-in backup tool or Windows Backup.

Let me know if you need further clarification on any step!

 

Yes, You can delete the Windows 10 recovery partition, but it is not recommended unless you are sure you no longer need it.

 

Yes you can delete the windows 10 recovery partition but its not recommended because then you will also delete you windows OEM edition.