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    Default Repartitioning for linux

    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?

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    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.

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    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.
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    http://www.mydefrag.com/ before repartitioning windows partition

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    Yeah, when I tried to install Ubuntu alongside Winblows it corrupted my Ubuntu partition AND my Winblows partition so be wary

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    Hmmm, I think I'll just wait until I have the money for a new hard drive. Thanks for the help.

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    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
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    Defrag first and you'll be fine.

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