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---- Partitions can be added, moved, and resized according to individual needs. I had a partition problem in Linux and, after MUCH frustration, digging, trial-and-error, I have answered my own question. I think this can help you as well.
My problem was that I could not delete or resize two "unallocated" partitions on my hard drive. All the options (unmount, resize, delete, etc.) were grayed out. I could not unmount them because they were in use.
The answer was to download the GParted "LIVE" CD from: http://gparted.sourceforge.net.
(IMHO, the GParted utility is similar to Partition Magic but much easier to use, and best of all, it is absolutely FREE!)
I simply inserted the GParted LIVE CD, rebooted, and -- voila! -- I could move, resize, and delete allmy partitions at will! Just click 'n' drag the sizes you want, or even dlete them if you choose.
(I have a dual-booting system [both Linux and Windows] The GParted program will work in both or either OS since it is dealing with hard drive partitions, and not with the Operating Systems themselves which are located on the partitions.)
I hope this post can help others with similar problems. :^)
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∙ 14y agoA partition is used for installing an operating system on a computers hard drive. Windows uses the NTFS partition format so that you cannot put Linux or other operating systems on their formatted partition. Another question about windows operating partitions Email me at John-waldron@hotmail.com
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