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Redqan
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12-02-2016, 02:43 PM
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You're looking to switch from Linux to Windows, but your current setup is getting confusing. You have a Windows 7 disc and are finding it hard to boot from it in BIOS, which is causing issues. You're considering using the setup.exe file to start up from the disc, but you need at least 686 MB of space on your Linux partition. Since you're new to GParted, you might want to explore ways to reduce the size of your Linux partition. Let me know if you'd like guidance on that!
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Redqan
12-02-2016, 02:43 PM #1

You're looking to switch from Linux to Windows, but your current setup is getting confusing. You have a Windows 7 disc and are finding it hard to boot from it in BIOS, which is causing issues. You're considering using the setup.exe file to start up from the disc, but you need at least 686 MB of space on your Linux partition. Since you're new to GParted, you might want to explore ways to reduce the size of your Linux partition. Let me know if you'd like guidance on that!

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12-02-2016, 04:18 PM
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some laptops won't start from CD/DVD even with a functional OS drive. to check, remove the hard drive and try booting from the CD/DVD. if it doesn't load the installer, the problem is likely related to BIOS settings or a faulty disk.
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xMagicPvP
12-02-2016, 04:18 PM #2

some laptops won't start from CD/DVD even with a functional OS drive. to check, remove the hard drive and try booting from the CD/DVD. if it doesn't load the installer, the problem is likely related to BIOS settings or a faulty disk.

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12-04-2016, 09:39 AM
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It's odd since I recently got Mint installed. The computer was initially set up with Windows 8.1. Still... do you have any tips for reducing my Linux partition using Gparted?
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InoueAlice
12-04-2016, 09:39 AM #3

It's odd since I recently got Mint installed. The computer was initially set up with Windows 8.1. Still... do you have any tips for reducing my Linux partition using Gparted?

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12-04-2016, 11:24 AM
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In Gparted you can move the Linux partition but it seems better to leave a little extra GB from the smallest size so it doesn’t request more space. Then clear the newly created area and install the OS you prefer. When you start Windows, you should see two partitions—one for the Linux OS and another for your unformatted space.
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12-04-2016, 11:24 AM #4

In Gparted you can move the Linux partition but it seems better to leave a little extra GB from the smallest size so it doesn’t request more space. Then clear the newly created area and install the OS you prefer. When you start Windows, you should see two partitions—one for the Linux OS and another for your unformatted space.

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