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ShrekMLG
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06-10-2016, 10:07 PM

I possess 60GB of available storage and wish to allocate 20GB for initial Ubuntu installation. This process reveals the need to reduce the C drive size first. When I access Event Viewer, I see a shrink analysis started on the C: volume. The log notes the last unmovable file affecting reclaimable space. Diagnostic info shows the system volume details and suggests checking with specific commands. It seems restoring older restore entries might be necessary before shrinking the drive. Updated October 30, 2021 by General K3nobi (typo noted).

ShrekMLG

06-10-2016, 10:07 PM #1

TwiceCritical
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110

06-10-2016, 10:37 PM

Use gprted on the Ubuntu Live disk. This often reduces its size further. Make sure you have a backup before proceeding.

TwiceCritical

06-10-2016, 10:37 PM #2

Use gprted on the Ubuntu Live disk. This often reduces its size further. Make sure you have a backup before proceeding.

Antonio_Azrael
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113

06-11-2016, 06:14 PM

What's up? I'm completely new to Linux and just starting out.

Antonio_Azrael

06-11-2016, 06:14 PM #3

What's up? I'm completely new to Linux and just starting out.

Fred10244
Posting Freak

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06-12-2016, 02:32 AM

Install Ubuntu on a USB drive. It runs in a live environment, keeping your main system untouched. You can test it without altering your disk layout or changing partitions. For a quick trial, start with a virtual machine first.

Fred10244

06-12-2016, 02:32 AM #4

WildCandy
Senior Member

675

06-12-2016, 03:31 AM

Yeye I've tried that out I'd love to but I'm using a quite old laptop (8 Years Old) so it would be not that great i imagine, unless a very light vm exist

WildCandy

06-12-2016, 03:31 AM #5

Yeye I've tried that out I'd love to but I'm using a quite old laptop (8 Years Old) so it would be not that great i imagine, unless a very light vm exist

Kytzis
Member

183

06-17-2016, 06:24 PM

Consider trying the virtual box first, it’s a good idea. Once you’re on the live disk, you can reduce the partition size using GParted.

Kytzis

06-17-2016, 06:24 PM #6

Consider trying the virtual box first, it’s a good idea. Once you’re on the live disk, you can reduce the partition size using GParted.

Jackaloops
Member

06-18-2016, 12:40 AM

The term refers to a tool for partitioning hard drives in Linux environments.

Jackaloops

06-18-2016, 12:40 AM #7

The term refers to a tool for partitioning hard drives in Linux environments.

henrikre
Member

220

06-19-2016, 02:32 PM

It's a program where you can look it up in the apps.

henrikre

06-19-2016, 02:32 PM #8

It's a program where you can look it up in the apps.

Tyazoyd
Member

06-20-2016, 07:14 AM

Yes, you can accomplish the same outcome by using the built-in 'Install Ubuntu' option and setting it up afterward.

Tyazoyd

06-20-2016, 07:14 AM #9

Yes, you can accomplish the same outcome by using the built-in 'Install Ubuntu' option and setting it up afterward.

camogirl0987
Junior Member

06-20-2016, 08:27 AM

#10

The installer doesn't support shrinking NTFS partitions; you must perform this step using GParted first.

camogirl0987

06-20-2016, 08:27 AM #10

The installer doesn't support shrinking NTFS partitions; you must perform this step using GParted first.

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