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Partition for Linux Mint

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  • 07-05-2014 8:01pm
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    L.Jenkins
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    Currently running Linux Mint from a CD. I actually like the distro and it's been awhile since I've created a partition and installed a distro on it through Windows. I'm currently using Windows 8 and I want to keep 8 for various bits and pieces.

    What is the best tool or method to create a partition in Windows 8 and install Mint on it. Using Mint version 15.


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    Kinet1c
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    If you've booted in to the live cd, check if it has gparted installed. You can use this to resize your partitions.


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    L.Jenkins
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    I can't seem to resize the main partition using gparted, so I may try a solution in Windows.


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    Kinet1c
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    If you're going to try windows then right click "computer" or "my computer" and select manage. Disk management should be an option in there.


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    Stuxnet
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    yes, your best advised shrinking a c: partition from windows itself, on windows 8, search for administrative tools... > computer management > disk management, right click your c: to shrink

    You might need to disable secure boot to install linux, if your new Windows 8 machine has it enabled,


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    L.Jenkins
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    Thanks for the advice lads.


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    L.Jenkins
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    Thanks for the help lads. I found a crud solution to boot my Linux distro. I'll sort out grub eventually, but the solution will have to do for now.


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    #8
    Stuxnet
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    EasyBCD is a great windows app that will allow you add an entry to your windows mbr and install grub2 with the linux entry needed to boot your linux partition (Im assuming you installed grub to the wrong partition if your having some issue) :)

    whb2hd.jpg


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