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ekoyuncu · **installation -** September 11th, 2003, 02:53 AM

I tried to install Mandrake linux version 9.1 in the windows xp partition (ntfs) of my 80 GB disk. It said to defragment the partition before continuing. I did so, but I got the same message again, so it didn't continue installation. Can somebody advise me on this problem ??

cpugeniusmv · September 11th, 2003, 03:02 AM

if you defragmented your hard drive, and it still won't install...

i have a feeling your hard drive is nearly full. try getting rid of some unnecessary files and defragment again.

ekoyuncu · **out of space in hard drive ?? -** September 11th, 2003, 03:17 AM

My windows partition is 13 GB and windows takes only 4 GB of it. How much space does linux need indeed ??

cpugeniusmv · September 11th, 2003, 03:52 AM

okay, it's not so much a space for linux problem...it's just that you don't have enough to defragment your drive most efficiently. i would recommend just making some unallocated space for linux somewhere on the disk and letting it set up that way.

it's just easier that way. however, i have a feeling that PM will give you a similar message.

isamoor · September 15th, 2003, 12:07 PM

Just from the first post it sounded like you were trying to put mandrake in the ntfs partition? I doubt very much that would work properly. You should definatly just use some other space on the drive, or wipe the windows partition out if that's what you're trying to do.

Maybe I misunderstood.

Later,

Isamoor

cpugeniusmv · September 15th, 2003, 12:08 PM

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Originally posted by isamoor
Just from the first post it sounded like you were trying to put mandrake in the ntfs partition? I doubt very much that would work properly. You should definatly just use some other space on the drive, or wipe the windows partition out if that's what you're trying to do.

Maybe I misunderstood.

Later,

Isamoor

there's an option in the mandrake installer that takes free space from the ntfs partition and makes its own partitions. however, this doesn't work well when the drive is heavily fragmented.

rainbowdemon · 12:42 PM

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if you defragmented your hard drive,

While we are on that subject, I have a question. I have 2 hard drives. I just reformated c a couple of weeks ago. With the help of Dell tech support. I followed the technicians instructions without question. Now I have this situation. Is it all right to have 2 different file systems? Will this cause problems at some point? btw c is internal, came with the computer (20 gig) e is external. Maxtor 40 gig. usb connected. OS is Windows 2000 Pro.

cpugeniusmv · September 15th, 2003, 01:04 PM

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Originally posted by rainbowdemon
While we are on that subject, I have a question. I have 2 hard drives. I just reformated c a couple of weeks ago. With the help of Dell tech support. I followed the technicians instructions without question. Now I have this situation. Is it all right to have 2 different file systems? Will this cause problems at some point? btw c is internal, came with the computer (20 gig) e is external. Maxtor 40 gig. usb connected. OS is Windows 2000 Pro.

shouldn't be any problems at all.

The Hunter · September 15th, 2003, 01:08 PM

I could use some enlightement here also, as I was of the understanding that NTFS, and FAT32 could not see each other.
That is why i used fat32 install on both of my operating systems. If it is not the case then I am going to have a hella clean install again.

cpugeniusmv · September 15th, 2003, 01:11 PM

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Originally posted by The Hunter
I could use some enlightement here also, as I was of the understanding that NTFS, and FAT32 could not see each other.
That is why i used fat32 install on both of my operating systems. If it is not the case then I am going to have a hella clean install again.

definately not true :)

it's only the OS that determines whether or not you can read/write a filesystem. IE linux mandrake can read/write ntfs and fat32...windows 2000 and xp can too :)

command to convert partition to ntfs (open a command prompt):

convert C: /fs:NTFS

type convert /? for more options

The Hunter · September 15th, 2003, 01:15 PM

Ahh, but my one OS is 98se, and that is what i was worried about, the other is the usual xp pro.

cpugeniusmv · September 15th, 2003, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by The Hunter
Ahh, but my one OS is 98se, and that is what i was worried about, the other is the usual xp pro.

yeah, 95/98/ME don't do NTFS :-\

rainbowdemon · September 15th, 2003, 01:17 PM

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Originally posted by cpugeniusmv
shouldn't be any problems at all.

Thanks. I just noticed the 2 different file systems, and thought, this is not good. lol

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ekoyuncu Offline Zeropaid Regular Posts: 15 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ankara, Turkey Age: 54 Reputation Power: 0	installation - September 11th, 2003, 02:53 AM I tried to install Mandrake linux version 9.1 in the windows xp partition (ntfs) of my 80 GB disk. It said to defragment the partition before continuing. I did so, but I got the same message again, so it didn't continue installation. Can somebody advise me on this problem ?? Ercüment Koyuncu

cpugeniusmv Offline Computer Genius Posts: 4,453 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ::1 Age: 23 Reputation Power: 329	September 11th, 2003, 03:02 AM if you defragmented your hard drive, and it still won't install... i have a feeling your hard drive is nearly full. try getting rid of some unnecessary files and defragment again. Google \| cpugeniusmv "I have no special talents, I am only passionately curious." Albert Einstein Ask smart questions!

ekoyuncu Offline Zeropaid Regular Posts: 15 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ankara, Turkey Age: 54 Reputation Power: 0	out of space in hard drive ?? - September 11th, 2003, 03:17 AM My windows partition is 13 GB and windows takes only 4 GB of it. How much space does linux need indeed ?? Ercüment Koyuncu

The Hunter Offline Janitor Posts: 11,735 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Copperhead Road Age: 56 Reputation Power: 752	September 15th, 2003, 01:08 PM I could use some enlightement here also, as I was of the understanding that NTFS, and FAT32 could not see each other. That is why i used fat32 install on both of my operating systems. If it is not the case then I am going to have a hella clean install again. Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be.

The Hunter Offline Janitor Posts: 11,735 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Copperhead Road Age: 56 Reputation Power: 752	September 15th, 2003, 01:15 PM Ahh, but my one OS is 98se, and that is what i was worried about, the other is the usual xp pro. Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be.