bbri06
2011-01-25 21:50:16
If I have a hard drive that already has all 250gb partitioned for Windows but doesn't have all 250gb of storage used, then can I repartition it to give some of the space to a Linux installation without losing my Windows section data?
KingKong
2011-01-25 21:52:24
Yep, depending on the linux distro you use, it should ask you whether you wan't to use the whole drive or install alongside other existing ones.
Nava2
2011-01-25 22:40:50
You can, but be forewarned, you might have some data corruption with the windows partition. Its always a risk with partitioning HDDs.
Definitely use a FOSS disk partitioner though, I have no faith in the Windows partitioner.
Boreas
2011-01-26 01:25:23
http://www.mydefrag.com/ before repartitioning windows partition
**BANNED The Man
2011-01-26 15:52:10
Yeah, when I tried to install Ubuntu alongside Winblows it corrupted my Ubuntu partition AND my Winblows partition so be wary :)
-Boom
bbri06
2011-01-28 19:29:51
Hmmm, I think I'll just wait until I have the money for a new hard drive. Thanks for the help.
cycrosism
2011-01-28 20:51:30
Download an ISO image called G-Parted and do USB boot if your computer can do it, if not burn it to a cd, use it to shrink your drive to say 100gb or whatever you want and then the other 150gb will be unformatted and you can install linux on that
Boreas
2011-01-28 22:05:07
Defrag first and you'll be fine.