How to Use GParted

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download gparted-livecd-0.3.4-11 from http://sourceforge.net/project/downloading.php?group_id=115843&filename=gparted-livecd-0.3.4-11.iso&7005223;

   to burn this file onto a CD. , Restart the computer and it will probably boot into the gparted-livecd.
   
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   If not, then restart your computer again and check your BIOS screen to see if it has boot options.
   
   Press the corresponding key and change it to boot from CD.
   
   You may need to access BIOS settings on some computers. ,, Hit <enter> at any prompts for language (if you want English). ,, Right-click your Windows partition from the list, and then click "Resize/Move" and either ,,
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   Step 2: Use your favorite ISO burning software (Roxio

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   Step 3: Put the CD into your CD drive.

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   Step 4: When the boot screen comes up

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   Step 5: choose the first option.

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   Step 6: Lots of boot lines will flash before your eyes.

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   Step 7: When the system starts up

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   Step 8: there will be a GParted window open.

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   Step 9: (This is to resize your Windows partition.)

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    Step 10: (A) Drag the bar in the picture that is your Windows partition to a smaller size

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    Step 11: or (B) enter the size you want the partition to be in the "Partition Size" box.

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    Step 12: Apply the changes by clicking the "Apply" button

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