Install on new hard drive or one with windows on it?
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10 Nov 2018 15:58 #120397
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I have a computer with windows os on it. Will Linux cnc write over it? Do I need to wipe the hard drive somehow? Would it be better to buy a new hard drive with nothing on it?
As the username implies, i_r_machinist, not computer guy.
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10 Nov 2018 16:18 #120399
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Replied by tommylight on topic Install on new hard drive or one with windows on it?
It should not write over it if you DO NOT choose the "use entire disk" option.
Usually the default choice on the Linux installers is to install side by side with windows.
Or you can use the live boot till you get more comfortable with Linuxcnc or till you get another drive.
Usually the default choice on the Linux installers is to install side by side with windows.
Or you can use the live boot till you get more comfortable with Linuxcnc or till you get another drive.
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10 Nov 2018 18:20 #120410
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Replied by Todd Zuercher on topic Install on new hard drive or one with windows on it?
It usually can if you want it to. The exception is if the computer is set up to not allow it.
If you don't want to overwrite Windows usually you will need to resize the windows partition to make room.
If you don't want to overwrite Windows usually you will need to resize the windows partition to make room.
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11 Nov 2018 14:10 #120442
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Replied by i_r_machinist on topic Install on new hard drive or one with windows on it?
I chose to "use entire disc" on installation. Everthing seems fine. I have a machine format up now and watching youtube to step my way through.
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11 Nov 2018 19:47 #120456
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That will erase everything on that disk !!!
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