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#1 2009-08-16 18:14:38
- Chepo
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How can I partition my drive so I can have both Windows XP and Arch?
I've been using Ubuntu for quite some time now, and I decided to delete Ubuntu and try Arch, since Ubuntu did the partitioning when I had Ubuntu, I am not very sure what to do when I reach the partitioning part since I am afraid I may end up erasing my Windows partition.
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#2 2009-08-16 18:36:34
- Wintervenom
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Re: How can I partition my drive so I can have both Windows XP and Arch?
Check CFDisk for which /dev/(s|h)da# partition is NTFS. Take note of that and don't touch it. 
Also remember to edit your GRUB configuration after the install so you'll still be able to boot into Windows.
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#3 2009-08-16 18:41:05
- Chepo
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Re: How can I partition my drive so I can have both Windows XP and Arch?
Alright, I get this when I go the CFDisk, I see my Windows partition, then I see the free space I made for my Arch Linux instillation, So what do I do with the free space? What do I make out of it?
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#4 2009-08-16 19:30:51
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Re: How can I partition my drive so I can have both Windows XP and Arch?
I recommend reading the partitioning section of the wiki's Beginner's Guide. It would be quicker to answer questions after reading that.
http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Beg … ard_Drives
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#5 2009-08-16 20:55:07
- Chepo
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Re: How can I partition my drive so I can have both Windows XP and Arch?
Ah thanks narada,
Now my question is, obviously, I will be using the partition i made for Arch, meaning nothing in my Windows will be deleted correct?
So basically I need root, swap, and home partitions?
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#6 2009-08-16 23:01:06
- Chepo
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Re: How can I partition my drive so I can have both Windows XP and Arch?
Anyone?
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#7 2009-08-16 23:10:55
- AdrenalineJunky
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Re: How can I partition my drive so I can have both Windows XP and Arch?
that correct - as long as you don't touch the ntfs partition nothing in windows will be erased. and you need root swap and home.
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#8 2009-08-17 02:55:36
- Chepo
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Re: How can I partition my drive so I can have both Windows XP and Arch?
Alright, I'm going to attempt to install now.
I'll post again if i run into trouble.
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#9 2009-08-17 06:06:05
- tomk
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Re: How can I partition my drive so I can have both Windows XP and Arch?
Chepo - I realise you're new here, but you're still required to do things the Arch way. Specifically, you should do some searching/reading first, before asking basic questions like this. Also, bumping your thread is not permitted.
The wiki has everything you need - use it. As suggested, the Beginner's Guide should be your first stop, and if you want to continue posting here, read Forum Etiquette as well.
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