GParted: Understanding Partition Flags
GPT Disk Flags
When using GParted to manage GPT disks, you may encounter various flags associated with partitions. Here are some common flags:
msftres Flag
Since GParted 20, users can set and remove the
msftres flag on partitions. This flag indicates a reserved partition for Microsoft's use (e.g., for recovery purposes).
16Mb Partition Warning
If GParted detects a partition size of 16Mb, it displays a warning. This is because such partitions are typically not visible in Windows and are often used for recovery purposes by disk manufacturers.
Using GParted
GParted is an open-source partition editor for Linux systems. It provides a graphical interface for creating, resizing, deleting, and managing partitions on your hard drive. GParted is particularly useful for managing complex partitioning schemes, such as those used in multi-boot systems.
Features of GParted
GParted offers a wide range of features, including: * Create, resize, delete, and format partitions * Set and remove flags on partitions * Create complex partition layouts, such as RAID and LVM * Clone partitions * Copy and paste partitions * Align partitions to improve performance
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