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    Ubuntu installtion problem

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Crazeman, Aug 25, 2007.

  1. Crazeman

    Crazeman Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, i'm trying to install Ubuntu on my laptop with a existing windows xp parition that takes up my entire hard drive.

    the first time i tried, the first option to resize the xp parition was not available but once i rebooted the live cd a 2nd time it was available.


    but now i'm having problems with the actual parition. if i select that option it gives me an error saying that:

    "An error occurred while writing the change to storage device.

    The resize operation is aborted"

    note that i didnt make any preparation prior to trying to parition/install it. do i need to defrag the windows xp parition first? after googling through a few sites, i'm not sure if that is needed only for the first parition option.
     
    Crazeman, Aug 25, 2007
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  2. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    defenetly defrag even if during analizies it says you dont need to
     
    Thomas, Aug 25, 2007
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