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#1 2010-01-14 12:07:56
- binskipy2u
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installing on a harddrive wtih data you want to keep...
I have a 500gig hd, and ive read the manual, wiki, etc.. but i can't seem to figure out how to KEEP the partition..
I tried manual partitioning during install.. when i go to add the partition /mystuff for (whats left over, which is the 100gigs i want to keep) during install.. it formats it.. how can i add it, yet NOT format it.. i know it's a stupid question.. but I cant find what switch, code, or what to do to keep it intact..any help would be most appreciated..
thanks
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#2 2010-01-14 12:45:15
- hw-tph
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Re: installing on a harddrive wtih data you want to keep...
Prior to installation, boot a CD or USB memory stick with partition management software (parted, for example - included in sysrescuecd I believe) and resize the partition. Then boot the Arch CD and create partitions for Arch in the free space on the disk.
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