We can't update the system reserve partition


  1. branparsons66
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    Win 8.1
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    We can't update the system reserve partition


    Every time I try to update and install windows 10 I get this error. It seems as if my reserve partition is too small to download windows 10. How would I go about fixing this issue. I have had a dual boot of linux in the past but got rid of it months ago.
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  3. Mystere
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    Which drive are you trying to install to?
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  4. branparsons66
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    I have no idea. Would my external E: drive be a good idea? I really don't know which one would be best
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  6. Kyhi
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    windows 10 uses a 16MB MSR Reserved partition
    A 450MB Recovery partition
    A 100MB EFI partition

    E is an external, removable drive ??..
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  7. Hydranix
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    You could try moving your ESP to that 100MB unallocated space. Maybe it wouldn't complain then.
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  8. branparsons66
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    Not sure what to do. It wouldnt let me move the allocated space. Yes E is an external drive.
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  9. branparsons66
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    Would restoring the pc to default settings change my partitions that I made to use for linux? If so I'll just wipe the hard drive clean if that's possible
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