Windows 10: I'm trying to folow the Instructions to manually resize your partition to install the WinRE...

I'm trying to follow the Instructions to manually resize the partition to install the WinRE update and I'm stuck at the place where I enter "sel disk". I got the error 0x80070643 - ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE when I attempted to install the updates. When I enter the command reagentc /info I get : Windows RE status: Enabled Windows RE location: \\?\GLOBALROOT\device\harddisk3\partition1\Recovery\WindowsRE Boot Configuration Data BCD identifier: d21a33e2-de0a-11ea-b0e7-d48328188a30 Recovery image location: Recovery image index: 0 Custom image location: Custom ima

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KB5028997: Instructions to manually resize your partition to install the WinRE update

Hello JoskeDP

Welcome to the Microsoft community.

The shrink desired=250 minimum=250 command in the context of disk partitioning would typically mean that you want to reduce the size of a selected partition by 250MB, assuming there is enough free space in the partition to do so. The desired parameter specifies the amount of space you wish to shrink the partition by, while the minimum parameter indicates the least amount of space by which the partition can be shrunk. In this case, both are set to 250MB, which means you are instructing the disk management tool to shrink the partition by exactly 250MB.

Regarding your primary partition (which, based on your presumption, is Partition 4), applying this command would reduce its size by 250MB. This operation is usually performed to create additional unallocated space, which can then be used for various purposes, such as creating new partitions or extending existing ones.

As for the Recovery partitions:

• Partition 1 (Recovery 450MB): This partition is likely created by the manufacturer or by Windows during installation. It contains recovery tools and files that are crucial for resetting your PC to its factory state or for repairs. It's generally not recommended to delete this partition unless you have a specific reason and are aware of the potential consequences, such as losing the ability to perform certain types of system recovery.
  
• Partition 5 (Recovery 502MB): This is likely the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) partition you mentioned. The WinRE partition is used for troubleshooting and recovery purposes. Before you consider deleting this partition, you should ensure that you have a backup or another recovery solution in place.
  

Before making any changes to your disk partitions, especially deletions, it's critical to back up any important data. Deleting recovery partitions can remove vital recovery options and should only be done if you're certain it won't affect your ability to troubleshoot or recover your system in the future. If you're looking to resize partitions to accommodate the WinRE update, it's usually safer to resize your primary OS partition or another non-critical data partition, rather than deleting recovery partitions.

If there is anything that is unclear or I can't understand your problem, please feel free to let me know.

Best regards

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Broken Updater so I Followed WinRE Partition Resize, Now I Lost My Data

I've been frustrated with the broken windows update, so I decided to try following the guide "KB5028997: Instructions to manually resize your partition to install the WinRE update".

I followed the instructions and it turned my back up SSD and all my files into some recovery partition. I lost about 1 gb of various programs and important files that I had. I had to delete the recovery partition and use disk management to make it a functionining SSD again.

Even better, this did nothing to fix the windows update problem.

**** broken windows.

 

KB5028997: Instructions to manually resize your partition to install the WinRE update

Hello

It sounds like you've got a plan to address the update issue with KB5034441 by adjusting your partition sizes. Before you proceed, it's important to ensure you have a complete backup of your important data, as partition adjustments can sometimes lead to data loss if not done carefully.

To resize your partitions, you can use the Disk Management tool in Windows or a third-party partition management tool.

Please proceed with caution and ensure you have a full backup before making any changes to your partitions. If you're not comfortable performing these steps, it might be wise to consult with a professional or someone with experience in disk management.

Best Regards

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist