F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Setting up Linux on Windows 8 involves partitioning the drive correctly. Follow these steps:

Setting up Linux on Windows 8 involves partitioning the drive correctly. Follow these steps:

Setting up Linux on Windows 8 involves partitioning the drive correctly. Follow these steps:

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xXLilAngelXx
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11-22-2016, 07:23 PM
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Hi! You don’t need to just delete all partitions. First, create a bootable USB with antiX Linux. Then, format the Windows 8 partition on your laptop using the USB drive as the new boot device. After installation, you can repartition the remaining space for Linux.
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11-22-2016, 07:23 PM #1

Hi! You don’t need to just delete all partitions. First, create a bootable USB with antiX Linux. Then, format the Windows 8 partition on your laptop using the USB drive as the new boot device. After installation, you can repartition the remaining space for Linux.

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11-27-2016, 06:31 PM
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Avoid keeping Windows by removing all partitions and letting the setup automatically generate it.
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11-27-2016, 06:31 PM #2

Avoid keeping Windows by removing all partitions and letting the setup automatically generate it.

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12-01-2016, 10:26 PM
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When you set up Linux, it differs from Windows in that it can prompt you about your preferences before starting the process and offers choices to retain your existing OS or remove it completely. To maintain your Windows partition, it reduces the available space by reserving some room and adding Linux, leaving you to decide whether to proceed or adjust the allocation. Most users simply let it handle itself without concern. It won’t erase your Windows installation unless you explicitly allow it. Remember, Windows operates best when installed at the start of the drive, meaning Windows first then Linux. You can also install multiple Linux distributions if you wish. The key step is selecting the 'Install Beside' option. Edited January 4, 2025 by Thomas53 Poor choice of wording
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12-01-2016, 10:26 PM #3

When you set up Linux, it differs from Windows in that it can prompt you about your preferences before starting the process and offers choices to retain your existing OS or remove it completely. To maintain your Windows partition, it reduces the available space by reserving some room and adding Linux, leaving you to decide whether to proceed or adjust the allocation. Most users simply let it handle itself without concern. It won’t erase your Windows installation unless you explicitly allow it. Remember, Windows operates best when installed at the start of the drive, meaning Windows first then Linux. You can also install multiple Linux distributions if you wish. The key step is selecting the 'Install Beside' option. Edited January 4, 2025 by Thomas53 Poor choice of wording

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