They're trying to stop me from setting up a dual boot system!

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jyosemagik
Junior Member

12-30-2025, 02:57 PM

I've been thinking about moving to Linux and want to try dual-booting with my Windows install to explore it. It seems Windows limits the SSD shrinkage to just 3.5 GB, even though I have about 150 GB remaining on my 240 GB drive. Anyone know why this happens and how to fix it?

jyosemagik

12-30-2025, 02:57 PM #1

AlpFG
Member

142

12-30-2025, 03:21 PM

Use a Minitool partition manager to rearrange data, unlike the Windows utility.

AlpFG

12-30-2025, 03:21 PM #2

Use a Minitool partition manager to rearrange data, unlike the Windows utility.

DRGNdragsYT
Senior Member

723

01-13-2026, 01:59 AM

Use live USB to adjust the partition. Apply changes with gparted or the installer.

DRGNdragsYT

01-13-2026, 01:59 AM #3

Use live USB to adjust the partition. Apply changes with gparted or the installer.