resizing a partition without loosing data...

Forum: HD Install
Topic: resizing a partition without loosing data...
started by: lantian2004

Posted by lantian2004 on June 05 2006,18:36

So, I have one DSL install running on vmware that is about 600 meg, with 3 apps, these 3 apps are being split off into individual operating systems (dsl). I already split everything and am preparing to delete what I don't need, but here is the question, the size on each one will drop immensely, so is there anyway for me to resize the partition from my 600 meg to the size I will be using, roughly 150 meg.

I suppose I could just take my splits, attach the drive in vmware and then copy the whole directory structure to a smaller drive, but will I hit any permissions issues with that?

Posted by andrewb on June 05 2006,23:29

You need FIPS. Google it. There are versions for a few operating systems, including linux.

Posted by 300c_pilot on June 06 2006,08:54

Ghost and Acronis will also allow you to make an image that you can then install on the new partition. Resizing a partition within VMware is not recomended.

Posted by newby on July 01 2006,12:46

Quote (lantian2004 @ June 05 2006,14:36)

As a newby

I'm not sure I understand everything you're doing.

As for the basic question: Defrag each partition to move everything to the front.

Then resize the partition.

I did this once when I first installed, I think the tool was called QTparted.