Defrag Linux Hard Drive: Solving Dual-Boot Issues

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The discussion revolves around the challenges of preparing a dual-boot system with Windows and Linux, specifically regarding defragmenting the hard drive. The user is facing issues with two blocks of data that cannot be moved during the defragmentation process. It is clarified that defragmentation is unnecessary for Linux. A solution is suggested to use QTparted from the Knoppix liveCD to resize the Windows partition, as attempting this within Windows may not work due to locked files. The user inquires about similar tools for SuSe Linux, indicating a plan to install that distribution. Ultimately, the user concludes that they may have to accept the current limitations until the computer is fully converted to Linux.
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OK, I am needing to install linux.

But when defragging the hard drive (I am doing a dual-boot), I have two blocks that I can't move with the rest of the data.

Anyone have any ideas how to do this?

Thanks!
 
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Just so people don't get confused: You're looking to defrag windows. There is no need to defrag in linux.

To answer your question: Use QTparted, which can be found on the Knoppix liveCD, to resize the windows parition. If you try to do this inside of windows it isn't going to work because some files will be locked.
 
Yes, sorry for the confusion.

Does SuSe linux have a similar tool? That is the distro I am going to install.
 
You can get qtparted after you install suse, but that wouldn't help you now.
 
Thanks for the help.

Unfortunately, I think it is a situation I will have to live with until I convert that computer to linux.
 

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