recovery partition deleted by mistake

I've tried to merge disk: C and D but the recovery partition got in the way so I've tried to move it but deleted it by mistake, How may I get the recovery partition back or is there any way to create it?

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Hi! Good day , Jerry here, an independent advisor. Here to help you.

To merge the unallocated partition to your C drive you may follow this steps below.

Step 1. Open Disk Management in Windows 11

Step 2. Locate the two partitions you want to merge, and then delete one partition. For example, to combine C drive and D drive, you have to delete D drive. Right-click on D partition and select “Delete Volume”.

Step 3. Next, right-click on the system partition and select the "Extend Volume" option.

Step 4. Follow the Extend Volume Wizard and accept the default options to merge two partitions in Windows 11.

If you have any additional questions please don't hesitate to ask.

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Hi Jerry Thanks for the reply but I already find a way to merge the partition I'm currently tryna find a way to bring the recovery partition back or recreate it since I've deleted it by mistake. do you have any idea how to do that? thank you in advance.

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Shrink C: by 750 MB and then create a new partition in the unallocated space.

Make sure the Winre.wim file is in the C:\Windows\System32\Recovery folder. If it's missing, a new copy of WinRE.wim needs to be extracted from the ISO using 7-Zip (see example).

And enable WinRE using the instructions in this video

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Well for restoring the deleted recovery partition there are two options

Option 1 : Is to use a 3rd party program such as minitool partition program but there will be a cause for this.

Option 2 : Is to re image to your OS. Meaning you are going to re-install windows

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Accidentally deleting a recovery partition can be a tricky situation, but there are a few steps you can take to attempt to recover or recreate it. However, please be aware that these steps might not guarantee success and could potentially result in data loss. It's recommended to back up any important data before proceeding.

Here's what you can try:

1. Check if the Recovery Partition is Still Present:

Sometimes, deletion might just remove the partition's reference in the partition table, but the data might still be recoverable. You can use partition recovery software to scan the drive and see if the deleted recovery partition can be recovered.

2. Contact the Manufacturer:

If your computer is from a major manufacturer, they might offer recovery tools or services that can help recreate the recovery partition. Contact their support or visit their website to see if such options are available.

3. Use Windows Recovery Media:

If you have access to a Windows recovery or installation media (DVD or USB), you can try to use it to repair or reinstall Windows. During the installation process, Windows might recreate the necessary recovery partition.

4. Third-Party Recovery Tools:

There are various third-party partition management and recovery tools available that claim to recover or recreate deleted partitions. Some popular tools include [mod removed], recuva etc. These tools might have features that can help you recreate a recovery partition.

5. Create a Backup and Reinstall Windows:

If the recovery partition cannot be recovered or recreated, and if you have important data on your C and D drives, it might be a good idea to back up your data and then perform a clean installation of Windows using a Windows installation media. During the installation process, you can recreate the partitions and install Windows.

6. Assign a Drive Letter to the lost partition

When you try to access your hard drive in Windows File Explorer and do not find it there, it could be due to no drive letter assigned to the drive.

To confirm, you need to go to Disk Management and check if there’s any partition with some storage consumption but no drive letter assigned to it.

6. Consult with a Professional:

If none of the above options work or if you're uncomfortable performing these steps yourself, consider seeking help from a professional data recovery or computer technician who has experience dealing with similar situations.

Remember that the recovery partition often contains tools and data provided by your computer manufacturer, so its absence might impact your ability to perform certain recovery actions or system repairs in the future. It's also important to learn from this experience and ensure you have a good backup strategy in place to prevent data loss in the future.

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