SuSE Installation - Partitions

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As some of you may know, I've been running SuSE in a virtual box for a while now. However, I recently bought a new computer (Win7) and it came with an empty partition (160gb). I have no use for this partition as I keep all my "stuff" on an external.

Anyway, I now want to install SuSE on this partition. I burned the ISO and restarted. I went through the motions- time zone, keyboard layout- then I got to the disk section. To my horror, I saw my external was marked for deletion:eek:.

That brings me to my question. How do I install SuSE on my empty partition? My computer didn't come with a back up disc or a Win7 disc, however there is an option to create a recovery disc (actually 3 dvds) should I do that before I proceed?

Please spare no expense for detail. I'm kinda clueless here.

Thanks
 
Disconnect your external when installing SuSE.

I assume you'll be installing 11.2

When the partitioning wizard comes up, you'll need to go to the advanced partitioning, and select the empty partition for use with SuSE.

At least it will not overwrite the current partition schematic without first prompting you.

It will also be a good idea to create a set of recovery DVD's of your win7 setup, just in case Mr Murphy happen to take an intense interest in your case.

Good luck!

Libs
 
Thanks Libs. I better make the recovery discs. Never know when I might need them.

Hopefully my next post will be from SuSE:)
 
you need to select custom partitioning. it's probably best to do a google search along the lines of - suse custom partitions install
 
Something went horribly wrong with Grub (the bootloader, I think it's called Grub). I couldn't even boot into Windows. I'll try it again some other time.

I don't think I have the ram to run a virtual machine so I'll be glad if I can get this working
 
when you say something went wrong with grub what do you mean? error message?
 
No error message. When I selected the Windows partition, it simply said something about unable to boot. I managed to reset my computer with the back ups I made. I think I selected the wrong partition to install to. They are very similar.
 
what is helpful is to label your partitions. most linux installers should pick those up. makes those type of mistakes less likely.

i also tend to draw a map (on paper) of my partitions before an install and mark which ones not to touch. This is a habit I started way back when I first started with linux. It helps me to be absolutely clear in my mind where what is going. it is redundant when labels are in effect.
 
Thanks milomak. I'll definitely do that. The installer did pick up the labels but they aren't very coherent. Hopefully everything goes smoothly tomorrow
 
There is an easy method that works for most linux distro's,
Delete that 160GB partition in windows (if possible). When the Linux install comes across it you get the option to install to the free space leaving no confusion wrt sda#.
 
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