Windows 7 Trivial question as i'm scared of partitioning D: drive.

ztplru · Nov 7, 2017

I'm scared of partitioning D: drive to install Linux.
My most important files are backed up in the cloud but have loads of stuff i don't want to loose.

The process went fine for my C: drive which already had windows 7 in it.

Should i expect a similar scenario for my D: drive?

Neemobeer · Nov 7, 2017

Ok in that case go into Disk Management and shrink the NTFS (windows partition) down You shouldn't need a ton of space 20-50GB is fine. Leave the space unallocated. In the Mint installer select the unused space. Sata drives in Linux are represented as /dev/sdL where L is a letter a,b,c

Neemobeer · Nov 7, 2017

Yes, most Linux installers detect and respect a Windows install. Your boot loader will get replaced with Grub which is normal and you will be able to select Windows or Linux from the boot menu.

ztplru · Nov 7, 2017

Neemobeer said:
Yes, most Linux installers detect and respect a Windows install. Your boot loader will get replaced with Grub which is normal and you will be able to select Windows or Linux from the boot menu.

In this case D: is a seperate HD with files only; no OS!

Will install Linux MX17. Will see what boot loader it will be...

Neemobeer · Nov 7, 2017

Ok in that case go into Disk Management and shrink the NTFS (windows partition) down You shouldn't need a ton of space 20-50GB is fine. Leave the space unallocated. In the Mint installer select the unused space. Sata drives in Linux are represented as /dev/sdL where L is a letter a,b,c

ztplru · Nov 7, 2017

Neemobeer said:
Ok in that case go into Disk Management and shrink the NTFS (windows partition) down You shouldn't need a ton of space 20-50GB is fine. Leave the space unallocated. In the Mint installer select the unused space. Sata drives in Linux are represented as /dev/sdL where L is a letter a,b,c

Giving MX Linux 5GB. It's doube the minimum requirements!
It'l be a rescue and fix OS only; for windows 7.

For serious stuff i use CentOS!

Neemobeer · Nov 7, 2017

WinRM is more than capable to repair Windows, so having a Linux OS to do it isn't necessary. Your other option would be to create a live Linux USB then you don't run the risk of screwing up your data drive.

ztplru · Nov 7, 2017

Neemobeer said:
WinRM is more than capable to repair Windows, so having a Linux OS to do it isn't necessary. Your other option would be to create a live Linux USB then you don't run the risk of screwing up your data drive.

I thought about this!

1) I'm selling the tablet i use to access internet and create live usb's, when i have serious BSOD's.
2) Don't want a USB dedicated for a live OS! Need it for other things!
3) As i only want to have my desktop and no dedicated USB, the best option is a partition on my D: drive with a rescue Linux OS.

Is my 3rd option right?

Windows 7 Trivial question as i'm scared of partitioning D: drive.

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