View Full Version : [ubuntu] Question: Need to increase storage. Dual Boot (Window 7 / Linux)
rreyes3713
July 28th, 2010, 06:57 PM
I know there's a similar question thread but mine might be simpler.
I installed Ubuntu (not sure which version 2 month ago) under Window 7. I "allocate" 30 gigs for Ubuntu. Installation went fine.
Now I realize I may need more room for Ubuntu! I think I'll be using anywhere from 60% to 70% Ubuntu over Windows.
Is there anyway to increase more storage for Ubuntu either an app or through the Terminal? I don't know if this type of installation (thought Window) really creates a partition and if 30 gigs is fixed.
luisito
July 28th, 2010, 07:10 PM
I assume you used Wubi to install "through windows". In order to resize the partition, follow this guide: "https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide#How do I resize the virtual disks?"
If you had to change the size of your partitions in a normal linux distribution, you would follow the instructions here
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowtoPartition
Marlonsm
July 28th, 2010, 07:13 PM
You can always use the Windows partition to store files for Ubuntu, the way you access it depends on how you installed Ubuntu.
If you used Wubi (that "Inside Windows" option), the Windows partition should be in /host in Ubuntu.
If you partitioned the HD, it should be seen as any other storage device.
rreyes3713
July 28th, 2010, 09:05 PM
Thanks guys, especially thanks luisito. I think this exactly what I need.
dang this Linux (Ubuntu) is awesome.
unrelated: I guess all this UNIX stuff I learned as computer major really pay off.
rreyes3713
July 28th, 2010, 09:42 PM
I assume you used Wubi to install "through windows". In order to resize the partition, follow this guide: "https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide#How do I resize the virtual disks?"
If you had to change the size of your partitions in a normal linux distribution, you would follow the instructions here
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowtoPartitionI'm not so sure LVPM will work since mine is 10.04 version.
I'll do more research on my options. Suggestions welcome.;)
bcbc
July 29th, 2010, 12:06 AM
I'm not so sure LVPM will work since mine is 10.04 version.
I'll do more research on my options. Suggestions welcome.;)
If you're using wubi more than windows, and you can repartition your drive, I'd suggest migrating your wubi to a new partition.
I wrote a howto and script to do this for 9.10 or 10.04 versions: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1519354
If you choose to continue using wubi, make sure you have backups. It's all on a single file (\ubuntu\disks\root.disk) and I saw a thread in the last 24 hours for someone who accidentally deleted it and lost everything.
rreyes3713
July 30th, 2010, 07:14 PM
bcbc, you D'man. Thanks for your post / link. Kind of nervous doing things on the terminal command line.
Yeah, I'm using wubi more than Windows. Now gotta make new partition for Wubi.
Thanks.
bcbc
July 30th, 2010, 07:23 PM
bcbc, you D'man. Thanks for your post / link. Kind of nervous doing things on the terminal command line.
Yeah, I'm using wubi more than Windows. Now gotta make new partition for Wubi.
Thanks.
With windows 7, make sure you use Windows to shrink the partition. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/resize-a-partition-for-free-in-windows-vista/
Or at least use a tool that is aware of the windows MFT - otherwise you could damage win7. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/working-around-windows-vistas-shrink-volume-inadequacy-problems/
QIII
July 30th, 2010, 07:59 PM
dang this Linux (Ubuntu) is awesome.
If you think so, it may be time to actually dual boot. (Wubi is not, by definition, a dual boot. Wubi is a "kick the tires" solution for trying Ubuntu out and it is a really good option for doing that.)
Multiple booting is actually done by creating separate partitions for Windows and Ubuntu (or any two or more OSes), so that at startup you can choose between them and run them natively and entirely independent of one another.
rreyes3713
July 30th, 2010, 09:13 PM
If you think so, it may be time to actually dual boot. (Wubi is not, by definition, a dual boot. Wubi is a "kick the tires" solution for trying Ubuntu out and it is a really good option for doing that.)
Multiple booting is actually done by creating separate partitions for Windows and Ubuntu (or any two or more OSes), so that at startup you can choose between them and run them natively and entirely independent of one another.I thought about this option.
I thought about completely un-install my Wubi Ubuntu, then add a partition then "re-installed" Ubuntu.
But currently Ubuntu is running so well for me I'm kind of scared if I do un-installed Wubu Ubuntu and attempt to reinstall Ubuntu to this new partition I may face problems like listed in this particular forum.
so I'm facing this dilemma.
rreyes3713
July 30th, 2010, 09:15 PM
With windows 7, make sure you use Windows to shrink the partition. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/resize-a-partition-for-free-in-windows-vista/
Or at least use a tool that is aware of the windows MFT - otherwise you could damage win7. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/working-around-windows-vistas-shrink-volume-inadequacy-problems/Thanks bcbc, should I refrag before shrinking and creating a partition?
bcbc
July 30th, 2010, 09:23 PM
Thanks bcbc, should I refrag before shrinking and creating a partition?
I would... when I installed with XP I defragged a couple of times before partitioning.
bcbc
July 30th, 2010, 09:26 PM
I thought about this option.
I thought about completely un-install my Wubi Ubuntu, then add a partition then "re-installed" Ubuntu.
But currently Ubuntu is running so well for me I'm kind of scared if I do un-installed Wubu Ubuntu and attempt to reinstall Ubuntu to this new partition I may face problems like listed in this particular forum.
so I'm facing this dilemma.
Once you migrate your wubi to partition, it will be the same as if you installed directly. (You just get to keep your customization and data).
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