[Wamellx]

I am currently running Vista Ultimate 32-Bit. I am trying to create about a 10 gb partition to run Canonical's Ubuntu. When I opened up Disk Management it would only let me make around a 6 gb partion even though I had about 60 gb left on my hard drive. I defragged my hard drive after this, twice (first time not in safe mode, second time in safe mode), and I was only able to make a 240 something mb partion. Thank you for your help.

[1002richards]

Hi and Welcome to TSG,
Have you considered running Ubuntu with Wubi? No need for partitioning but you get 'full' Ubuntu alongside Vista - choose which o/s at boot.

This from Wubi with link below:

Wubi is an officially supported Ubuntu installer for Windows users that can bring you to the Linux world with a single click. Wubi allows you to install and uninstall Ubuntu as any other Windows application, in a simple and safe way. Are you curious about Linux and Ubuntu? Trying them out has never been easier!

Inserted from <http://wubi-installer.org/>

Richard

[Elvandil]

WUBI is the best idea. Or use a different partitioner:

Paragon Partition Manager 8.5-- PPM Special Edition serial and free registration
CloneZilla GParted LiveCD (Complete partitioning and drive imaging/restoration tools)
SystemRescueCD
Gparted LiveCD
Parted Magic