How can I get my full partition back?

[fallenapples]

I used GParted with Linux to create some space for it, I shrunk the Windows partition, took off 10gb and when I tried to install Ubuntu it didn't work, so how can I get back the space I left for Linux? Can I go back to GParted and resize the partition and make it bigger?

 

[Rageaholic]

Yeah, pretty much any partition tools will allow you to resize it back.

 

[H4x3r]

Yeah, pretty much any partition tools will allow you to resize it back.

pretty much, i like Partitionmagic in particular

 

[patonb]

Or just format it for windows, as a seperate place for files that you'd need in a reformat and clean install of windows.

 

[H4x3r]

it doesn't sound to me like he wants to lose all the data on the 1st partition, but wants one big partition instead of two NTFS partitions

 

[patonb]

The partion is linux formated... So it has to get wiped.. Just suggested a second option.

 

[H4x3r]

pretty much, i like Partitionmagic in particular

lol i meant his XP partition, since XP is a pain in the tail and always has to be first X_X

 

[Baez]

PartitionMagic would be the best option as GParted can leave leftover space unformatted with no file system when reverting back. Happened to me.

 

[Jayce]

PartitionMagic would be the best option as GParted can leave leftover space unformatted with no file system when reverting back. Happened to me.

Well, you DO have to select a file system when formatting. Otherwise, yes, this will happen. And doesn't Partition Magic have a hefty cost to the free GParted?

 

[Baez]

I know Jayce I've worked with Linux a long time...