LinuxQuestions.org

LinuxQuestions.org (/questions/)
-   Linux - Laptop and Netbook (https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-laptop-and-netbook-25/)
-   -   how to shring vista Business hard drive on laptop (https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-laptop-and-netbook-25/how-to-shring-vista-business-hard-drive-on-laptop-640614/)

impeteperry 05-07-2008 03:28 PM

how to shring vista Business hard drive on laptop
 
I want to shrink the vista hard drive so I can install kubuntu 8.04
Did it once but can't remember how. Any help would be much appreciater.

impeteperry 05-07-2008 07:03 PM

I have been able to do this by clicking on the items is th "Help and Support" Item.

All goes well on Kubuntu installation.

Beads 05-07-2008 07:04 PM

Have you booted your machine with Kubuntu CD in the drive? Use the partitioning wizard during configuration to shrink the vister drive.

impeteperry 05-07-2008 10:04 PM

No, I did the shrinking in Vista. I then inserted the 8.04 disk in the drive and booted it as a live disk.After it came in and all looked OK, I installed it without a hitch.
I lost my XP a couple of years ago when I tried to install 6.04 and the grub screwed up a hidden XP file and I had to beg,borrow to get new install XP disks and I didn't want to take the chance here.
Thanks for the suggestion, I shall keep it in mind.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:25 AM.