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Why is the recovery partition after C:

Why is the recovery partition after C: since version 2004 of Windows came? It´s the same in 20H2 with iso files downloaded from media creation tool. Pro version.
The latest version i tested it on was 20H2 19042.572

Earlier versions have it before C: wich makes it much easier to extend the disk on a virtual machine.

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This is a welcomed change. For consumers, the OS getting bigger will require more recover space. For OEMs building devices, they can free up the space for their device.

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Lindahl answered

I found the answer here.
https://win10.guru/why-do-i-have-multiple-recovery-partitions-the-explanation/

I do fresh installations more often than upgrades so the older way was better for me. The lower picture is from version 1909. 1803 had 500MB size wich had caused a second recovery partition. It would have been nice to have a 600MB partition for recovery first instead so we have some margin. Disks today is big enugh for that.

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Lindahl answered

The issue with expanded disk on a virtual machine.

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If you solved problem by yourself, please mark the reply as answer, this behavior can help other Q&A user find helpful information.
Another point, Right-click on the volume you want to extend (in your picture is C:\ Partition) and select “Extend Volume”. This will open up the Wizard screen for your extended volume and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
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