Hidden Partition?

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

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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

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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.
 
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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.
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