I have been trying with MiniTool Partition Wizard (Free) but - as soon as I select the mbr2GPT option, up pops the screen to get me to license the 'professional' version. I messaged a guy that may be able to help. I wouldn't try this conversion with ANY method, without having a full OS backup. No matter the guarantees, there's always a chance of data loss. How to Convert MBR to GPT without Data Loss in Windows 7/8/10īe VERY careful. Have you tried to do the conversion with Minitool Partition Wizard (free)?īest Free Partition Manager for Windows | MiniTool Partition Wizard Free Thanks for following up! Here is a screenshot from Disk management: Is it possible to recreate a 'recovery' partition 'after the fact'? MBR2GPT conversion 0x00000000 Error - General Hardware Forum. I get the sense my issues are relating to the Samsung recovery stuff that was there from the beginning. I can no longer use F4 on boot to directly enter the recovery console.Įdit To Add: found this post that provides a very detailed solution, though it seems specific to Dell. ![]() I believe they rely on some of those partitions being available. I'm willing to lose those partitions, though I'd like to still have the ability to go to Settings / update and security / recovery / advanced startup, and have troubleshoot / Advanced options / Command prompt available, if possible (they ARE available now). ![]() The 525 MB 'Recovery Partition' contained only 'recovery' folder. The 16 GB OEM Partition was originally labeled 'SAMSUNG_REC' and contained a bunch of Samsung stuff. ![]() Please post a screenshot of Disk Management, as shown below.Thanks for following up! Here is a screenshot from Disk management:
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