How to move Windows recovery partition to end of disk without risking data?

The safest way to move the Windows recovery partition to the end of a disk is by using professional partition management software, since Windows built-in Disk Management cannot move partitions directly.

Step 1. Back Up Your Data

• Always create a full system backup with File History, OneDrive, or third-party imaging tools.
• This protects against data loss if the partition move fails.
  
  

Step 2. Check Your Current Disk Layout

• Press Win + X → choose Disk Management.
• Locate the recovery partition and confirm its size and position.
  
  

Step 3. Use a Partition Manager

• Windows Disk Management allows shrinking and extending partitions but cannot move them.
• To relocate the recovery partition safely, use trusted third-party partition tools.
• In third-party partition tools, select the recovery partition → choose Move/Resize → drag it to the end of the disk → apply changes.
  
  

Step 4. Reboot and Verify

• The PC may restart to complete the operation.
• After the move, check Disk Management to confirm the recovery partition is at the end.
  
  

Tips & Best Practices

Do not interrupt the process once it begins—power loss can corrupt partitions.

Avoid resizing the recovery partition; only move it.

Keep a Windows installation USB ready in case recovery functions stop working.