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It is possible to set active partitions on Windows using Diskpart command line
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, Disk Management
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, or MSCONFIG.
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It is important to note that only primary partitions can be marked as active, and extended or logical partitions cannot be marked as active.
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To set a partition as active, users can use the diskpart utility through Command Prompt
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, or through Disk Management if the user can boot into Windows.
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If the computer does not start after marking the primary partition as active, users can try changing the active partition by booting to a floppy disk and then using disk utilities to manually change the active partition
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, or use the Windows Recovery Console to copy the Ntldr file from the Windows XP CD-ROM to the root directory of the current active partition.
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Summary
Data Recovery Software is a powerful tool for Windows, MacOS, and other operating systems that can help users recover deleted or lost files, repair corrupted files, and set active partitions. It can be done in a few methods, such as using the Diskpart command line, Disk Management, or MSCONFIG, and it is important to note that an extended or logical partition cannot be marked as active, and only primary partitions can be marked as active.
How to Set Active Partition on Windows - Info | Remo Software
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Changing the active partition in Windows is an advanced task that can cause a computer to brick if done incorrectly. It can be done via Disk Management, Command Line, or MSCONFIG, and the active partition must have a boot sector created by the operating system and know the location of the OS on the physical hard drive. If done incorrectly, the computer will not be able to boot properly and the active partition will not contain the boot loader and boot files for the OS.
How to Set or Mark a Partition as Active in Windows
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Summary
This article provides a guide on how to set an active partition from the command prompt, disk management, partition expert, and BIOS. It explains the steps to take to set one partition as active, as well as the importance of primary partitions and the boot sector. It also provides tips on how to make the partition bootable and how to set it as active in the BIOS.
How to Set Active Partition in Diskpart Command Line
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Summary
This article provides instructions on how to set a primary partition as active using the diskpart utility, which can be used in any of the Windows versions. The instructions are done through Command Prompt, which can be used if the user cannot boot into Windows, or through Disk Management if the user can boot into Windows. The article also provides instructions on how to use diskpart from Easy Recovery Essentials to make the necessary modifications to a partition.
How to set a partition as active
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Summary
This article provides a solution to an issue where the computer does not start after marking the primary partition as active. This behavior occurs if the partition marked as active does not contain the Windows boot files or the boot files for another operating system. To resolve this behavior, users can try changing the active partition by booting to a floppy disk and then using disk utilities to manually change the active partition, or use the Windows Recovery Console to copy the Ntldr file from the Windows XP CD-ROM to the root directory of the current active partition.
Computer doesn't start after you change active partition - Windows Server | Microsoft Docs
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