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jvvg · 2013-03-14 20:43:15

I've always wanted to have a dual-boot computer with Linux on one partition. I just had a great opportunity, as the OS on one of my laptops became corrupt.
My plan is to partition the HD so that part is Ubuntu Linux and the other part is the original OS (I plan on fixing it).
What is the risk that the files on the original OS will be entirely corrupted if I do this? Currently only a few OS files are corrupt, but it's enough to prevent it from booting, and I want to save the rest of the files.

jji7skyline · 2013-03-14 20:56:26

Is the original OS Mac?

I've partitioned my hdd with disk utility on Mac numerous times with no problems ever.

You may have different results depending on your circumstances so you might need to make a backup.

jvvg · 2013-03-14 21:05:31

jji7skyline wrote:
Is the original OS Mac?

I've partitioned my hdd with disk utility on Mac numerous times with no problems ever.

You may have different results depending on your circumstances so you might need to make a backup.

That computer runs Windows. I was going to use the Linux disk utility to partition it.

However, ironically, it's working again. What specifically happened is I booted it and it said "A disk read error occurred". It turns out that was on a CD that I forgot to eject and it was trying to boot from. tongue

ChadtheBuilder · 2013-03-14 21:25:01

Before making a partition, make a system repair disc for extra safety.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/create-a-system-repair-disc

jvvg · 2013-03-14 21:31:01

ChadtheBuilder wrote:
Before making a partition, make a system repair disc for extra safety.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/create-a-system-repair-disc

I already have the recovery disks that came with my computer.

I just posted this topic to know how likely it would be that I would need them.

However, since my computer is working again, I don't think I'll be doing this.

Last edited by jvvg (2013-03-14 21:31:33)

jji7skyline · 2013-03-14 21:42:21

Cool.

zippynk · 2013-03-14 21:54:52

I tried linux duel boot on a mac after the files had become corrupt too. It corrupted the files again. (The first time it was from trying to duel boot with chromium OS, so there is a pattern.)

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ChadtheBuilder · 2013-03-14 22:13:53

When I installed Ubuntu on my system, I did not create another partition, but instead shrunk the hard drive and let it install itself on the free space. It works great for me, and I did not do much manual risky work while doing it.

veggieman001 · 2013-03-14 22:42:23

zippynk wrote:
I tried linux duel boot on a mac after the files had become corrupt too. It corrupted the files again. (The first time it was from trying to duel boot with chromium OS, so there is a pattern.)

*dual

jvvg · 2013-03-15 19:00:20

I still think it will be useful to have Linux on my computer for some of the stuff I do, so I'm trying it. Here goes...

banana500 · 2013-03-15 19:06:33

jji7skyline wrote:
Is the original OS Mac?

I've partitioned my hdd with disk utility on Mac numerous times with no problems ever.

You may have different results depending on your circumstances so you might need to make a backup.

I love how you immediately assumed that he was using Mac.

BLU_Spy · 2013-03-15 19:07:03

jvvg wrote:
I still think it will be useful to have Linux on my computer for some of the stuff I do, so I'm trying it. Here goes...

Good luck, warrior.

jvvg · 2013-03-15 20:58:20

It worked great! I am posting this from FireFox on Ubuntu!

Windows also still functions well.

ChadtheBuilder · 2013-03-15 21:53:47

jvvg wrote:
It worked great! I am posting this from FireFox on Ubuntu!

Windows also still functions well.

Cool. Sounds exactly like what I am doing. smile

jji7skyline · 2013-03-15 23:16:33

banana500 wrote:
jji7skyline wrote:
Is the original OS Mac?

I've partitioned my hdd with disk utility on Mac numerous times with no problems ever.

You may have different results depending on your circumstances so you might need to make a backup.
I love how you immediately assumed that he was using Mac.

Thank you.

For the record, jvvg does have a mac, as well as other computers. tongue

MrFlash67 · 2013-03-15 23:54:20

You're gonna loose space on one of the OS's quicker than if there was just one partion. tongue

jvvg · 2013-03-16 10:20:53

MrFlash67 wrote:
You're gonna loose space on one of the OS's quicker than if there was just one partion.

My hard drive has plenty of space. That was the one disk-related thing I wasn't worried about.

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