Hidden Partition?

[tomcat81 0]

Hi,

 

I want to know what is hidden partion?

Why it is needed?

if i formatted the hard disk,then hidden partition also gets formatted or not?

 

Thanks

[peterh 1]

A hidden partition is used by come companies to store disk recovery features such as drivers and operating system install files. Instead of providing a disk, they stick the files there. Pressing a key during boot up will access files in the hidden partition.

 

No, formatting a visible partition will not affect the hidden partition.

 

[yutao 0]

you can use partition table doctor hide or unhide a partition.

 

see more: http://www.ptdd.com/hide.htm

http://www.ptdd.com

[fpin 0]

I use hidden partitions for protecting confidential data. For hiding/unhiding partitions I use Acronis Disk Director. It's protected with a password, so that only I can unhide the confidential partition.