Proper way of partitioning a secondary hard drive for ubuntu
Since I have two hard drives (C and D) and my D hard drive has a lot more unused space, I want to partition it so I can put ubuntu on it. There are two main concerns I have. The first is if I will still be able to put stuff on the unused space (the partition without ubuntu) of the D drive from windows. The second is if I can just put the grub bootloader on the D drive, that way windows will automatically load unless I intentionally boot from D. This seems doable from the little bit of research I've done but I want to take the proper precautionary steps. I'm also a bit unsure of how the file systems will work (NTFS vs ext4).
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Since I have two hard drives (C and D) and my D hard drive has a lot more unused space, I want to partition it so I can put ubuntu on it. There are two main concerns I have. The first is if I will still be able to put stuff on the unused space (the partition without ubuntu) of the D drive from windows. The second is if I can just put the grub bootloader on the D drive, that way windows will automatically load unless I intentionally boot from D. This seems doable from the little bit of research I've done but I want to take the proper precautionary steps. I'm also a bit unsure of how the file systems will work (NTFS vs ext4).
boot grub2 partitioning hard-drive
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Since I have two hard drives (C and D) and my D hard drive has a lot more unused space, I want to partition it so I can put ubuntu on it. There are two main concerns I have. The first is if I will still be able to put stuff on the unused space (the partition without ubuntu) of the D drive from windows. The second is if I can just put the grub bootloader on the D drive, that way windows will automatically load unless I intentionally boot from D. This seems doable from the little bit of research I've done but I want to take the proper precautionary steps. I'm also a bit unsure of how the file systems will work (NTFS vs ext4).
boot grub2 partitioning hard-drive
asked Mar 14 at 5:33
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Since I have two hard drives (C and D) and my D hard drive has a lot more unused space, I want to partition it so I can put ubuntu on it. There are two main concerns I have. The first is if I will still be able to put stuff on the unused space (the partition without ubuntu) of the D drive from windows. The second is if I can just put the grub bootloader on the D drive, that way windows will automatically load unless I intentionally boot from D. This seems doable from the little bit of research I've done but I want to take the proper precautionary steps. I'm also a bit unsure of how the file systems will work (NTFS vs ext4).
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You can take help of this link dual boot windows and ubuntu if you want to perform every step with utmost caution. It will also guide you on the partitioning Windows OS the right way.
Once you are done installing Ubuntu, perform the following steps to setup your grub menu:
- Boot into
WindowsOS - Combine
Windows+rtogether and typecmdto open command prompt. - Type
bcdedit /set "{bootmgr}" path EFIubuntugrubx64.efiand hitenterkey
P.S - You do not need to have admin rights on command prompt before you perform the above action.
answered Mar 14 at 6:10
Manu MathurManu Mathur
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I'm assuming the instructions on that link are the same for doing it on a primary and secondary hard drive right? But also doesnt the bcedit command you posted make grub always the default bootloader? I was wondering if there was a way to have grub only on the secondary drive, that way my PC will normally boot with windows unless I choose which drive to boot from. Hopefully what I'm asking makes sense.
– Bdh2991
Mar 14 at 17:03
The process remains the same brother irrespective of the hard drive. You just need to be sure before you hit the Enter key on any step. Also, you are right. The 'Bcdedit" command makes GRUB the default and I guess - no way exists which allows you to have grub only on the secondary drive. I have never seen any such guide/link/method that could allow you to do so. So, my recommendation would be to stick with this else you might damage your hard disk or any partition in particular.
– Manu Mathur
Mar 14 at 17:14
alright thanks for the help and clarification
– Bdh2991
Mar 14 at 17:27
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You can take help of this link dual boot windows and ubuntu if you want to perform every step with utmost caution. It will also guide you on the partitioning Windows OS the right way.
Once you are done installing Ubuntu, perform the following steps to setup your grub menu:
- Boot into
WindowsOS - Combine
Windows+rtogether and typecmdto open command prompt. - Type
bcdedit /set "{bootmgr}" path EFIubuntugrubx64.efiand hitenterkey
P.S - You do not need to have admin rights on command prompt before you perform the above action.
answered Mar 14 at 6:10
Manu MathurManu Mathur
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I'm assuming the instructions on that link are the same for doing it on a primary and secondary hard drive right? But also doesnt the bcedit command you posted make grub always the default bootloader? I was wondering if there was a way to have grub only on the secondary drive, that way my PC will normally boot with windows unless I choose which drive to boot from. Hopefully what I'm asking makes sense.
– Bdh2991
Mar 14 at 17:03
The process remains the same brother irrespective of the hard drive. You just need to be sure before you hit the Enter key on any step. Also, you are right. The 'Bcdedit" command makes GRUB the default and I guess - no way exists which allows you to have grub only on the secondary drive. I have never seen any such guide/link/method that could allow you to do so. So, my recommendation would be to stick with this else you might damage your hard disk or any partition in particular.
– Manu Mathur
Mar 14 at 17:14
alright thanks for the help and clarification
– Bdh2991
Mar 14 at 17:27
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You can take help of this link dual boot windows and ubuntu if you want to perform every step with utmost caution. It will also guide you on the partitioning Windows OS the right way.
Once you are done installing Ubuntu, perform the following steps to setup your grub menu:
- Boot into
WindowsOS - Combine
Windows+rtogether and typecmdto open command prompt. - Type
bcdedit /set "{bootmgr}" path EFIubuntugrubx64.efiand hitenterkey
P.S - You do not need to have admin rights on command prompt before you perform the above action.
answered Mar 14 at 6:10
Manu MathurManu Mathur
54129
I'm assuming the instructions on that link are the same for doing it on a primary and secondary hard drive right? But also doesnt the bcedit command you posted make grub always the default bootloader? I was wondering if there was a way to have grub only on the secondary drive, that way my PC will normally boot with windows unless I choose which drive to boot from. Hopefully what I'm asking makes sense.
– Bdh2991
Mar 14 at 17:03
The process remains the same brother irrespective of the hard drive. You just need to be sure before you hit the Enter key on any step. Also, you are right. The 'Bcdedit" command makes GRUB the default and I guess - no way exists which allows you to have grub only on the secondary drive. I have never seen any such guide/link/method that could allow you to do so. So, my recommendation would be to stick with this else you might damage your hard disk or any partition in particular.
– Manu Mathur
Mar 14 at 17:14
alright thanks for the help and clarification
– Bdh2991
Mar 14 at 17:27
add a comment |
You can take help of this link dual boot windows and ubuntu if you want to perform every step with utmost caution. It will also guide you on the partitioning Windows OS the right way.
Once you are done installing Ubuntu, perform the following steps to setup your grub menu:
- Boot into
WindowsOS - Combine
Windows+rtogether and typecmdto open command prompt. - Type
bcdedit /set "{bootmgr}" path EFIubuntugrubx64.efiand hitenterkey
P.S - You do not need to have admin rights on command prompt before you perform the above action.
answered Mar 14 at 6:10
Manu MathurManu Mathur
54129
You can take help of this link dual boot windows and ubuntu if you want to perform every step with utmost caution. It will also guide you on the partitioning Windows OS the right way.
Once you are done installing Ubuntu, perform the following steps to setup your grub menu:
- Boot into
WindowsOS - Combine
Windows+rtogether and typecmdto open command prompt. - Type
bcdedit /set "{bootmgr}" path EFIubuntugrubx64.efiand hitenterkey
P.S - You do not need to have admin rights on command prompt before you perform the above action.
answered Mar 14 at 6:10
Manu MathurManu Mathur
54129
answered Mar 14 at 6:10
Manu MathurManu Mathur
54129
answered Mar 14 at 6:10
Manu MathurManu Mathur
54129
answered Mar 14 at 6:10
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54129
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I'm assuming the instructions on that link are the same for doing it on a primary and secondary hard drive right? But also doesnt the bcedit command you posted make grub always the default bootloader? I was wondering if there was a way to have grub only on the secondary drive, that way my PC will normally boot with windows unless I choose which drive to boot from. Hopefully what I'm asking makes sense.
– Bdh2991
Mar 14 at 17:03
The process remains the same brother irrespective of the hard drive. You just need to be sure before you hit the Enter key on any step. Also, you are right. The 'Bcdedit" command makes GRUB the default and I guess - no way exists which allows you to have grub only on the secondary drive. I have never seen any such guide/link/method that could allow you to do so. So, my recommendation would be to stick with this else you might damage your hard disk or any partition in particular.
– Manu Mathur
Mar 14 at 17:14
alright thanks for the help and clarification
– Bdh2991
Mar 14 at 17:27
add a comment |
I'm assuming the instructions on that link are the same for doing it on a primary and secondary hard drive right? But also doesnt the bcedit command you posted make grub always the default bootloader? I was wondering if there was a way to have grub only on the secondary drive, that way my PC will normally boot with windows unless I choose which drive to boot from. Hopefully what I'm asking makes sense.
– Bdh2991
Mar 14 at 17:03
The process remains the same brother irrespective of the hard drive. You just need to be sure before you hit the Enter key on any step. Also, you are right. The 'Bcdedit" command makes GRUB the default and I guess - no way exists which allows you to have grub only on the secondary drive. I have never seen any such guide/link/method that could allow you to do so. So, my recommendation would be to stick with this else you might damage your hard disk or any partition in particular.
– Manu Mathur
Mar 14 at 17:14
alright thanks for the help and clarification
– Bdh2991
Mar 14 at 17:27
I'm assuming the instructions on that link are the same for doing it on a primary and secondary hard drive right? But also doesnt the bcedit command you posted make grub always the default bootloader? I was wondering if there was a way to have grub only on the secondary drive, that way my PC will normally boot with windows unless I choose which drive to boot from. Hopefully what I'm asking makes sense.
– Bdh2991
Mar 14 at 17:03
I'm assuming the instructions on that link are the same for doing it on a primary and secondary hard drive right? But also doesnt the bcedit command you posted make grub always the default bootloader? I was wondering if there was a way to have grub only on the secondary drive, that way my PC will normally boot with windows unless I choose which drive to boot from. Hopefully what I'm asking makes sense.
– Bdh2991
Mar 14 at 17:03
The process remains the same brother irrespective of the hard drive. You just need to be sure before you hit the Enter key on any step. Also, you are right. The 'Bcdedit" command makes GRUB the default and I guess - no way exists which allows you to have grub only on the secondary drive. I have never seen any such guide/link/method that could allow you to do so. So, my recommendation would be to stick with this else you might damage your hard disk or any partition in particular.
– Manu Mathur
Mar 14 at 17:14
The process remains the same brother irrespective of the hard drive. You just need to be sure before you hit the Enter key on any step. Also, you are right. The 'Bcdedit" command makes GRUB the default and I guess - no way exists which allows you to have grub only on the secondary drive. I have never seen any such guide/link/method that could allow you to do so. So, my recommendation would be to stick with this else you might damage your hard disk or any partition in particular.
– Manu Mathur
Mar 14 at 17:14
alright thanks for the help and clarification
– Bdh2991
Mar 14 at 17:27
alright thanks for the help and clarification
– Bdh2991
Mar 14 at 17:27
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