Storage usage is limited to 5.2GB on this system.
Storage usage is limited to 5.2GB on this system.
When it's not an NTFS filesystem, Windows 10 might crash. Ubuntu should handle NTFS properly.
They haven't worked with Windows for a while, but it's definitely possible they can create extra space after partitioning and increase the partition size (edit the partition table) without affecting the file system itself. Once this is done, resizing the filesystem in Linux becomes much simpler. If the Linux partition is near the end of the disk, Windows tools might encounter some issues because they need to move the file system, but they don't have to touch the actual storage space—just copy it! These steps are typical for any partition manager or editor, though I haven't used Windows recently... Still, the person mentioned they don't have the admin password for the Windows installation (though getting it would be easier, as problems could arise eventually). In general, resizing partitions with file systems is necessary when an OS doesn't originally support the file system on that partition. Of course, issues can still occur, so always back up important data before proceeding. Ideally, perform this whenever you change the partition layout. This advice also applies to Ubuntu installation guides (linked below). It's exactly what's required here. Either free up space in Windows—which isn't possible without the admin password—or adjust the partition layout during setup (or from an existing installation), which can be tricky. Always back up your data first. Although newer Linux distributions can resize NTFS filesystems, mistakes are still possible. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Instal...de_Windows You should see a similar dialog as on this page: https://tutorials.ubuntu.com/tutorial/tu...-desktop#5 But it will look slightly different since Windows is already present.
You can grow your Ubuntu disk and set up new partitions along with their mount locations by modifying the fstab file found in /etc. You don’t need to erase anything, but you must ensure there’s ample room available. Lack of a Windows password isn’t a problem; just confirm there’s sufficient free space in the Windows partition so you can reduce its size. If you’re having trouble finding space, consider:
- Turning off hibernation
- Disabling restore points
- Clearing cache
- Removing old Windows updates
- Removing unnecessary files
With enough free space, use tools like gparted or fdisk from the command line to expand the partition.
I would reduce the internal space within window partitions on a Windows system. Then launch Linux to utilize the newly freed unallocated area. To reset your Windows password, boot into Linux, navigate through the Windows partition to reach windows->system32... then use cmd.exe instead of Narrator. Once you open Windows and select Ease of Access, Narrator will open Command Prompt as SYSTEM, allowing you to create a new admin account or reset passwords as required. With physical access to the disk, you’re free to perform any action, provided it isn’t encrypted.