If you want to have a dual boot system or if you want to segregate your data from the software, you will need another drive or free up space in your current drive. In this article, we will go show you how to free up space in your current drive. You will need a usb…
Sometimes, when you clone a hard drive to a larger hard drive, there is an unused partition after the Windows Recovery Partition. You won’t be able to increase the size of the C drive without moving the Windows Recovery Partition to the end of the drive. In this article, we will give you a detailed,…
This article will show you how to shrink a Windows partition. One reason you would want to shrink the Windows partition is if you want to install another operating system on it for a dual boot system such as Linux. Another reason may be because you want to separate the OS and software from the…
Using dd to copy a Windows installation to a larger drive can work and must be done very carefully, as mistakes can result in data loss or an unbootable system. Be Very Careful: Requirements: Step 1: Boot into a Linux Live Environment Step 2: Identify Source and Destination Drives Use lsblk or fdisk -l to…
Running old programs on Windows 11 can be tricky, especially when dealing with legacy applications from older versions of Windows (such as Windows XP or Windows 7). However, Windows 11 includes a compatibility mode that allows you to run programs as if you were using an older version of Windows. This can resolve many issues…
Using dd to copy a dual-boot hard drive to a smaller drive can be tricky. The dd command copies data bit-by-bit, including the boot sectors, file systems, and partition table. However, it does not handle resizing partitions, so if your target drive is smaller than the source drive, you will need to shrink partitions manually…
Setting up a dual-boot system with Linux and Windows 11 requires planning to make sure that both operating systems coexist peacefully. Before proceeding, make sure to back up your important files. Installing or modifying partitions can result in data loss if something goes wrong. Create a recovery USB for Windows 11 in case you…
Creating a Windows Recovery USB is an essential tool for troubleshooting or reinstalling Windows if something goes wrong with your system. A recovery USB can help repair your Windows installation, restore your system, and even reinstall Windows from scratch. Prerequisites: 1. Plug in the USB Drive 2. Open the Recovery Drive Tool 3. Launch the…