Background: By default, Windows Server 2022 installs with a recovery partition at the end of the system drive (C:), which can cause issues, especially in virtualized environments. As your applications and data grow, the system drive may become full, leading to operational problems.

Procedure:

1. Access Diskpart: To resolve this issue, you'll use the Diskpart utility. Open a Command Prompt with administrative privileges.

2. List Disks: Start by listing the available disks on the system. Use the following command:

diskpart
list disk

3. Select the Appropriate Disk: Identify the disk containing the system drive you want to extend and select it. Replace X with the appropriate disk number.

select disk X

4. List Partitions: Now, list the partitions on the selected disk:

list partition

5. Select the Recovery Partition: Look for the recovery partition (typically the last partition) that you want to remove and extend the system drive. Replace Y with the partition number of the recovery partition.

select partition Y

6. Delete the Recovery Partition: Use the following command to delete the selected partition. This action will remove the recovery partition, freeing up space that can be used to extend the system drive:

delete partition override

7. Completion: Once the recovery partition is deleted, you can now expand the system drive using tools like Disk Management or Diskpart to make use of the additional space.

By following these steps, you can efficiently manage disk space on Windows Server 2022, even in virtualized environments, where the placement of recovery partitions can cause issues.