

The hidden PQService partition will be either a type 27 or a type 12 partition. At the command prompt, type "select partition (number)."ĭetermine the partition type and unhide the partition. Locate the partition with no name and a size of approximately 10GB. At the command prompt, type "list partition" to view a list of partitions on your disk. At the command prompt, type "list disks" to bring up available disks and then type "select disk 0." When the scan finishes, you will receive a message informing you the scan is complete.

At the Diskpart prompt, type "rescan" to run a system configuration check. Depending on your computer, a new command prompt may open with the Diskpart prompt. To access Diskpart, go to Start and type "cmd" in the search bar to bring up the black command prompt box, and then type "diskpart" at the prompt to switch to a Diskpart prompt. Diskpart allows you to run a scan on your hard drive and bring up hidden partitions. Locating this partition requires accessing the Diskpart utility from the command prompt. Acer stores custom eRecovery passwords on your computer in PQService, a hidden rescue partition. Locate and Unhide Hidden Rescue PartitionĪccess the Diskpart command prompt.
