Click on “New” button to create a new partition. Once the new partition table is created, new partitions can be created. If the Hard disk has some data and you still want to create a new partition table, make sure you have backup of the important files. Once you select the partition table type, GParted will ask to confirm deleting all data. If the Hard disk is new or if low level format is performed on it, we need to create a partition table.įor installing Linux you can use, MBR or GPT. Hard disk can also be selected by navigating to GParted -> Devices -> /dev/sda You can select between multiple hard disks by clicking the hard disk selection dropdown button on the right hand top corner. The default display shows the first hard-disk i.e. In this procedure, we will be using GUI.Ī brand new untouched is shown as unallocated and we need to create a partition scheme first. If you want a command line type 2 and press Enter. Default is US English.įor using GUI type 0 and press Enter. Select language by typing the number against your preferred language and press enter. If you want to use a different keymap select from other options that are available. You can download GParted from this link.īoot the machine off this live CD and follow the below instructions.Īt GRUB select “GParted Live (Default settings)”įor default keyboard select “Don’t touch keymap”.
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In this article let us look at how to do basic partitioning using GParted. After booting the GParted application starts in the foregroun. GParted boots into a basic GUI when booted from a CD or USB. GParted is an Open Source live Operating System used for partitioning Hard disks.