On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 20:09, saulinux wrote: > Hi, I want to install 2006 on my Windows XP laptop to give me a dual > boot system. Will the installation proceedure offer me an opportunity to > create a suitable partition on the hard drive? In the past I have used > System Commander to partition my drives prior to installing Linux, but > my version is not compatible with XP. > Regards, > Simon.
Short answer, yes. Longer answer, it depends. The partition tool can shrink a WinXP NTFS partition to make room for the Linux partitions, but it can't move NTFS files before doing so. You will need to defrag the drive first to make the most room you can, but even then the lame built-in Windows defrag tool often leaves a hidden file in the middle of no-where which can prevent the partition tool from shrinking it enough. If you do find this, post here and point you to some better Windows defrag/partition tools. John. P.S. WinXP needs a 6Gb system partition for a typical install, I usually leave it 8Gb. Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com
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