Is damaged ESP important?


hsehestedt said:
Interesting. I think that Windows typically uses 100 MB unless it is on an Advanced Format 4k Native HDD. On the system where it is 256 MB, is that a factory installation? If so, maybe that's just how the manufacturer created it.

In the end, it really doesn't matter.
Click to expand...
Yes, The 256 MB is how the OEM set it up. And I have to whole heartily agree that as long as it works it doesn't matter. :-)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Canary Channel
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec B746
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-10700K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
    Memory
    16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    #1. LG ULTRAWIDE 34" #2. AOC Q32G2WG3 32"
    Screen Resolution
    #1. 3440 X 1440 #2. 1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    NVMe WDC WDS100T2B0C-00PXH0 1TB
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    750 Watts (62.5A)
    Case
    PowerSpec/Lian Li ATX 205
    Keyboard
    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M185
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge and Firefox
    Antivirus
    ESET Internet Security
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Canary Channel
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec G156
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz
    Motherboard
    AsusTeK Prime B360M-S
    Memory
    16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Speptre HDMI 75Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 EVO 500GB NVMe
    Mouse
    Logitek M185
    Keyboard
    Logitek K270
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge and Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
After reading this entire thread, I'm actually glad that I don't understand what all the fuss is about.
Of all the partitions that the Windows Installer creates on my HD's or SSD's the only one I ever split and resize is the OS or C: partition.
I always split it, so I can create a Storage partition. Because that's where I keep all my data files.

My very first SSD was a 120 GB PNY . It died after only a month of service, and PNY refused to fix or replace it, even though I had bought it Directly from them. So, PNY is on my "Never More" list. Nowadays, I only buy Crucial/Micron drives, usually purchased directly from Crucial. I have several of them now, and they have all been faultless.

Happy 2024 Mates,
TM :cool:
 

My Computer

System One

The problem you have is due to install/uninstall third party software (AOMEI and Acronis) that added extra Files and Folders into this partition, also added entries into BCD file under \EFI\Microsoft\Boot which become invalid.
You can follow the concensus to ignore it or try to fix it to avoid any unexpected behavior in the future.

It is your PC so if you decide to fix it. It only take few minutes to correct the problem.
Here's how:
step 1: Open Teminal in Admin mode (Win+x ->Terminal(Admin)), type the commands shown in screenshot below to disable the Recovery Environment if Enabled.
p1.png

Step 2: Open Disgenius, Hilite the ESP(0) partition then Click on Format icon then click on Format as hown below:
p2.png
Once done, you'll get a screen:
p3.png
Click Cancel.
Step 3: Open Terminal (Admin) again and type as shown below:
NOTE: In my case, the ESP(0) partition was assigned to Letter M:, Use the Letter that was assigned to your ESP(0) partition
p4.png
Step 4: Reboot your PC, open Terminal(Admin) again then type:
reagentc /enable to re-enable the Recovery Environment.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2, Linux Mint 21.3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build Feb.2024
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-14900K @5.8GHZ
    Motherboard
    MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk Max WiFi 7
    Memory
    64GB (2XG Skill F5-6400J3239G32G) @6800
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon (TM) RX 480 Graphics (8 GB)
    Sound Card
    Intergrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    2 x Crucial T500 2TB Gen4
    PSU
    750W EVGA-G3
    Case
    Antec NX410
    Cooling
    H2O Thermalright
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech Master 2S
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    WD
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 & 11 Pro & Linux Mint X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI Z77 MPower (MS-7751)
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770K CPU @ 4.20 GHz
    Motherboard
    Z77 MPower (MS-7751)
    Memory
    32.0GB Dual-Channel CMY16GX3M2A1600C9
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 740
    Monitor(s) Displays
    40" Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    WIN10 - 111GB Samsung SSD 840 Series
    WIN11 - 223GB Crucial CT240BX500SSD
    2X931GB Crucial CT1000BX500SSD1
    PSU
    Antec 850W
    Case
    Antec 900
    Cooling
    H20
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800 Wireless
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
TechnoMage2021 said:
After reading this entire thread, I'm actually glad that I don't understand what all the fuss is about.
Of all the partitions that the Windows Installer creates on my HD's or SSD's the only one I ever split and resize is the OS or C: partition.
I always split it, so I can create a Storage partition. Because that's where I keep all my data files.

My very first SSD was a 120 GB PNY . It died after only a month of service, and PNY refused to fix or replace it, even though I had bought it Directly from them. So, PNY is on my "Never More" list. Nowadays, I only buy Crucial/Micron drives, usually purchased directly from Crucial. I have several of them now, and they have all been faultless.

Happy 2024 Mates,
TM :cool:
Click to expand...
Just saw this thread, as I have a similar issue. I noticed your comment on Crucial drives. I just bought one, too, based on their fine reputation. Although it cloned just fine, it wouldn't pass its own extended DST. The Samsung drive I bought to replace it seems to be error free, but the Samsung Magician software they provide for disk migration put my WinRE partition in the wrong place and disabled WinRE. Meanwhile, the two PNY thumbdrives I bought years ago are still working fine, and I use them daily for secondary backups.

Whether one gets a decent piece of hardware or software seems to me to be almost random these days, alas.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro, 23H2, Build 22631.4317
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    i7-1355U
    Motherboard
    HP
    Memory
    64GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel IRIS 1GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek (internal)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Stock and external 27" Acer monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1080p
    Hard Drives
    m.2 2TB (Windows), 2TB SATA SSD (Data)
    PSU
    Stock
    Case
    Stock
    Cooling
    Stock
    Keyboard
    Stock and external HP keyboard
    Mouse
    Trackpad and external Logitech wired mouse
    Internet Speed
    FIOS 1GB
    Browser
    Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    2TB Samsung 990 Pro, 2TB Samsung 870 EVO
  • Operating System
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 5770
    CPU
    Intel i7-8550U
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon 530
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop screen
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    256GB Samsung SDD, 2TB Western Digital HDD
    Mouse
    Logitech wired
    Keyboard
    Arteck wireless
    Internet Speed
    FIOS 1GB
    Browser
    Chrome, Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
If you need to specify an esp partition , the device path will do

e.g.

bcdboot c:\windows /s \Device\HarddiskVolume1

it is easily found from diskgen

dg-device-path.jpg
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win7,Win11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i5-8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200mhz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    benq gw2480
    PSU
    bequiet pure power 11 400CM
    Cooling
    cryorig m9i
  • Operating System
    win7,win11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    pentium g5400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    1x8gb 2400
    PSU
    xfx pro 450
SIW2 said:
I think that is probably connected to acronis recovery manager. You could check if there is an entry in bcd. If you unistalled acronis it might have removed the bcd entry and left the efi files on your esp. They could be just sitting there doing nothing.
Click to expand...
I expect it's just my brain switching off from old age, but what are bcd and esp?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Mesh
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel Core i3-12100
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime H610M-D D4
    Memory
    16 Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Graphics 730
Topgundcp said:
The problem you have is due to install/uninstall third party software (AOMEI and Acronis) that added extra Files and Folders into this partition, also added entries into BCD file under \EFI\Microsoft\Boot which become invalid.
You can follow the concensus to ignore it or try to fix it to avoid any unexpected behavior in the future.

It is your PC so if you decide to fix it. It only take few minutes to correct the problem.
Here's how:
step 1: Open Teminal in Admin mode (Win+x ->Terminal(Admin)), type the commands shown in screenshot below to disable the Recovery Environment if Enabled.
View attachment 83846

Step 2: Open Disgenius, Hilite the ESP(0) partition then Click on Format icon then click on Format as hown below:
View attachment 83849
Once done, you'll get a screen:
View attachment 83850
Click Cancel.
Step 3: Open Terminal (Admin) again and type as shown below:
NOTE: In my case, the ESP(0) partition was assigned to Letter M:, Use the Letter that was assigned to your ESP(0) partition
View attachment 83852
Step 4: Reboot your PC, open Terminal(Admin) again then type:
reagentc /enable to re-enable the Recovery Environment.
Click to expand...

Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!! I have searched solutions for few days without success, you solved my problem in a minute, Praise!!!! ^_^
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    dell
    CPU
    11500
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    128GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX3080
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Solved <username>, you have an important account notification
Replies
3
Views
2K
pokeefe0001
P
Solved Your Device is Missing Important Security Updates
Replies
11
Views
3K
specialkone
S
Solved I Cannot Boot Into Windows 11 On An ASUS Laptop PC's NVMe SSD After Removing And Reinstalling The Drive. Why?
3 4 5
Replies
91
Views
2K
krism
krism
Startup repair cannot repair your pc , the cause is System OS booted successfully
2
Replies
28
Views
1K
aubergine
A
Something is gradually slowing down my computer
2 3
Replies
57
Views
2K
andrew129260
andrew129260

Latest Support Threads

Latest Tutorials

Back
Top Bottom