when running the installer from the livecd desktop of Linux Mint 7 it will automatically detect XP and will partition it accordingly although as a "new" user maybe you would find it easier to use mint4win? this allows you to install Linux mint alongside XP like a dual boot but from within XP so it will appear like an application in you start menu but when you reboot it will ask if you want to use mint or XP this is a much more user friendly option if you don't really no what your doingAndersonPhoto wrote:I just recently purchased an HP Mini (80GB HDD). It came with xp and Im trying to install Mint 7 so I can dual boot. The problem is that xp is taking up the whole hard drive in one big partition. I want to "split" the drive with xp and Mint 7. How do I repartition the hdd so I dont lose anything I have already set up in Windows? I have searched the forum but, I really don't know what to look for so I apologize in advance for that. I don't really understand the partitioning step in the installation process of Mint 7. I am a TOTAL newb when it comes to Linux so please be easy on me!
Thanks,
Jared
to use mint4win just put in the install disk while inside xp and follow the prompts
I hope that helped and didnt confuse you to much? I'm not very good with explaining things in writing