Which partition does Windows boot off of?

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Tommy300z

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Hey guys, just wondering: what partition does Windows have boot files?

I messed my system up and I am in Linux and have the option to make either my:

1-System reserve or
2-Windows installed partition (C: )

to make as primary bootable. Which one should I make the primary bootable? THANKS!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
Im assuming the primary reserve you are talking about is a OEM partition. The C drive is where windows should install if that is the only two partitions you have
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 64-bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hp Compaq Presario CQ60
    CPU
    Intel Celeron 2.2Ghz
    Memory
    2gb
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi 250gb sata 2.5in
    Internet Speed
    40mb/s
If you are installing to BIOS PC, Windows 7/8 will be installed to partition 2.
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If you are installing to uEFI BIOS PC, Windows 7/8 will be installed to partition 4.

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
Hmm.. My UEFI only has 3 partitions, it doesn't have the Recovery partition. Only System and MSR and Primary.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    CPU
    Intel i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-UD4 TH
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX 650
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Auria 27" IPS + 2x Samsung 23"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 + 2x 2048x1152
    Hard Drives
    Corsair m4 256GB, 2 WD 2TB drives
    Case
    Antec SOLO II
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
    Mouse
    Logitech MX
I have 3 on UEFI, main, EFI and recovery partition.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self built
    CPU
    Intel i3 3220 @ 3.3Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte H77M-D3H
    Memory
    Kingston Value RAM - 8GB DDR3 1333MHz CAS 9
    Graphics Card(s)
    Onboard Intel 2500
    Sound Card
    Onboard VIA 2021
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq G2420 24" LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1 x Samsung 256GB 830 SSD
    1 x Seagate 7200.12 500GB
    1 x Western Digital 3TB EZRX
    PSU
    Corsair CX 430 v2
    Case
    HAF 912 Advanced
    Cooling
    Stock - 1 x 12cm, 2 x 20cm
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Basic Wired 600
    Mouse
    Combo with keyboard
Like this.

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
Tommy300z said:
Hey guys, just wondering: what partition does Windows have boot files?

I messed my system up and I am in Linux and have the option to make either my:

1-System reserve or
2-Windows installed partition (C: )

to make as primary bootable. Which one should I make the primary bootable? THANKS!
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Usually the System reserve contains the bootloader


That being said, i only have 3 partitions on an EFI setup myself. I assume the 4th one is the OEM recovery partition, and is not included on custom installations.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Tansformer Book Flip TP500LN
    CPU
    Intel i5-4210U
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia Geforce GT 840M
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" Touchscreen
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    1TB Hybrid
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000
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