When Windows Disk Management won't let you delete a Recovery Partition, you have to go deeper. This tutorial covers the step-by-step process of using the Command Line Interface (CLI) to override partition protections.
Commands used in this video:
diskpart
list disk
select disk X
list partition
select partition X
delete partition override
exit
⚠️ WARNING: Deleting a recovery partition removes your built-in Windows repair tools. Ensure you have a backup or a bootable USB drive before proceeding!
Windows 10, Windows 11, DiskPart, C Drive Full, Extend Volume Grayed Out, Recovery Partition, Command Prompt, Disk Management, Partition Magic, PC Maintenance