I also like defraggler. One thing many people miss is the "Quick Defrag" option which only shows up in the [File?] menu. I am not sure what shortcuts it takes but it definitely runs faster. On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 6:38 AM, Nadim Hoque wrote: > I agree with the defragging part because the files are all over the place > that gparted cannot shrink properly. The third partyt defrag tool that I use > is defraggler (www.priform.com, or just google it). Another partition > shrinker that you can use is the windows one. Just right click on my > computer and click manage and on the side click on what appears to be disk > management and right click on the partition and select resize. > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile > > -----Original Message----- > From: gk > Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:41:02 > To: plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us< > plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us> > Subject: How to shrink a windows partition to make more room for Linux? > > Well the first thing I would ask you is what is your final goal? > > A full on Linux box or a dual boot. > > If a full on linux box I would nuke the drive and make a separate / , swap > and /home areas. > > IF its a dual boot. That depends. But the first thing you will need to do > is at a minimum defrag Windows 2x. If this i XP, then a 3rd party resizer > will have to be used. Believe me this takes a LONGggg time. If it is Vista > or W7 they have native resizers that can be found by using the help > feature. They are kind of hidden features and not well promoted. Then with > the free space you can do what you like. > > Remember it will always be easier on yourself if Windows is installed > first and then Linux as Windows likes to take over the MBR. > > > gk > > > -- > Remember, it's not that we have something to hide; it's that we have > nothing to show. > > --Keep tunneling. > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- Dazed_75 a.k.a. Larry The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it always to be kept alive. - Thomas Jefferson