NTFS Formatting

[lee]

When I format my hard drive in XP as NTFS, I always get an
8Mb of unpartition space. Can someone let me know why
Windows XP does this.

Thanks.

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

I think Windows XP reserves that 8MB of unpartitioned space
if one requires the installation of the Recovery Console.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q307654

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"lee" > wrote in message:
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| When I format my hard drive in XP as NTFS, I always get an
| 8Mb of unpartition space. Can someone let me know why
| Windows XP does this.
|
| Thanks.

[Paras Wadehra]

Well, first of all, this was done by Windows 2000 also. I believe it is
required for maintaining some data regarding the boot options or boot image
of your disk.

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"lee" > wrote in message
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> When I format my hard drive in XP as NTFS, I always get an
> 8Mb of unpartition space. Can someone let me know why
> Windows XP does this.
>
> Thanks.