I've been running into a problem where my UEFI partition, which is only 8MB, isn't big enough to handle the latest updates for Windows 11. Usually, I fix it temporarily by deleting fonts based on suggestions I've found online, but I'm looking for a more permanent solution. I've been using MiniTool Partition Wizard Free, and while I can see some unallocated space, I'm having trouble moving it next to my UEFI partition to expand its size. This SSD is dedicated solely for my operating system, and I can install other updates without a hitch—just the Windows 11 update is giving me a headache. Any guidance would be appreciated, especially since I'm getting a bit frustrated with this recurring issue! Here's a link to some screenshots of the error and my system partitions: [imgur link].
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It sounds like you're dealing with a real headache! A common fix is to look at this step-by-step guide for increasing the size of UEFI and recovery partitions. It can be tricky since you often need to shift partitions around, but if you’re using tools like GParted, it’s doable! A lot of times, a fresh UEFI partition can be easier—move your files, set the flags, then delete the old one. Just a heads-up, though—newer Windows installs typically recommend a minimum of around 300MB for the UEFI partition.
Have you tried the solution outlined in this Microsoft support article? It goes over how to deal with the 'we couldn't update the system reserved partition' error when installing updates. It might point you in the right direction!
Yes, I've checked that out! I noticed other users on this thread have faced the same issue, but there doesn't seem to be a clear resolution. I did consider doing a clean install of Windows, but I'm worried it won't resolve the partition space issue.
Thanks for the tips! I just found out there's a partition labeled 'Other' in between my EFI and the unallocated space, which I can’t seem to move. That's making it tough to get the unallocated space next to the EFI to expand it. I can still use the font deletion trick to update, but it’s tedious every time!