Shrinking a Partition (Vista) The nightmare lives on... >.<
#1
Posted 11 August 2009 - 07:08 PM
I am running Windows Vista Home Edition SP1 on my machine, with user account control disabled, and running all programs mentioned here as administrator.
The problem started when I first realized I really needed to partition my drive. I first tried Vista's Disk Manager. It seemed to think there was no space on the drive - so I followed a guide and defragged my drive. It worked, well, kinda.
"Access is denied."
Was all I got after selecting C:\, entering an amount to shrink and hitting that big 'Shrink' button.
So, yet again I turned to the internet and used diskpart.exe. It all went fine, I selected the drive, the volume, and amount to partition..and waited.
"Diskpart.exe has encountered an error - access is denied. Please view your System Event Log for details."
Please help me.
The problem started when I first realized I really needed to partition my drive. I first tried Vista's Disk Manager. It seemed to think there was no space on the drive - so I followed a guide and defragged my drive. It worked, well, kinda.
"Access is denied."
Was all I got after selecting C:\, entering an amount to shrink and hitting that big 'Shrink' button.
So, yet again I turned to the internet and used diskpart.exe. It all went fine, I selected the drive, the volume, and amount to partition..and waited.
"Diskpart.exe has encountered an error - access is denied. Please view your System Event Log for details."
Please help me.
#2
Posted 11 August 2009 - 10:25 PM
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I am running Windows Vista Home Edition SP1 on my machine
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The problem started when I first realized I really needed to partition my drive.
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I am running Windows Vista Home Edition SP1 on my machine
As for a less sarcastic answer, I honestly can't help you, friend. I use LastXP.
Overwhelmed as one would be, placed in my position.
Such a heavy burden now to be "The One".
Born to bear and read to all the details of our ending
To write it down for all the world to see.
Such a heavy burden now to be "The One".
Born to bear and read to all the details of our ending
To write it down for all the world to see.
#4
Posted 12 August 2009 - 08:26 AM
QUOTE (Jake @ Aug 12 2009, 03:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Run it as administrator.
QUOTE (Xmadole @ Aug 11 2009, 08:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am running Windows Vista Home Edition SP1 on my machine, with user account control disabled, and running all programs mentioned here as administrator.
derp
but anyway, sorry, i don't know much about Vista, so I can't really help :/
(wyv btw)
#7
Posted 12 August 2009 - 12:23 PM
QUOTE (Jake @ Aug 12 2009, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You see, Vista has administrator, and then it has the real administrator that you have to sacrifice a goat to Microsoft to obtain access to.
I can't remember how to get to it. Look it up, try it, and report your findings.
I can't remember how to get to it. Look it up, try it, and report your findings.
Went on it...and...nothing.
#8
Posted 12 August 2009 - 06:07 PM
There're a few Linux-based "system rescue" LiveCDs floating around loaded up with various utilities including a partitioner... my memory fails me in pointing out a specific one, but that's probably your best bet. If Vista isn't letting you, bypass Vista.
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#9
Posted 12 August 2009 - 06:28 PM
QUOTE (Phieta @ Aug 12 2009, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There're a few Linux-based "system rescue" LiveCDs floating around loaded up with various utilities including a partitioner... my memory fails me in pointing out a specific one, but that's probably your best bet. If Vista isn't letting you, bypass Vista.
Yeah... I originally tried using Ubuntu's Wubi installer - but apparently I don't have permission to use that. In the end I'm probably just going to give up and put up with Vista.
#10
Posted 12 August 2009 - 06:51 PM
http://www.geekswhok...ministrator.htm
http://blogs.msdn.co...keystrokes.aspx
Even running the "secret" xD administrator account you'll need higher privileges and that's where ctrl + shift + enter comes in to play.
http://blogs.msdn.co...keystrokes.aspx
Even running the "secret" xD administrator account you'll need higher privileges and that's where ctrl + shift + enter comes in to play.
#12
Posted 13 August 2009 - 08:03 AM
QUOTE (Xmadole @ Aug 12 2009, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah... I originally tried using Ubuntu's Wubi installer - but apparently I don't have permission to use that. In the end I'm probably just going to give up and put up with Vista.
Well, that'd be because Wubi is the Windows-based Ubuntu Installer... and since you're running it from within Windows, you're still subject to Windows enforcing its permissiony stuff on you.
Sooo you're trying to remove Vista but keep all of your personal files? What OS are you planning to replace it with?
Those who will remember, will speak fondly of the warm morning breeze.
#14
Posted 13 August 2009 - 08:30 PM
kgoodjobmate
Easiest way is to just grab the ubuntu-restricted-extras package which includes stuff like Flash, Java, the mp3 codec... and Microsoft TrueType fonts. Stuff that got left out of the standard install due to legal issues.
Easiest way is to just grab the ubuntu-restricted-extras package which includes stuff like Flash, Java, the mp3 codec... and Microsoft TrueType fonts. Stuff that got left out of the standard install due to legal issues.
CODE
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
at the terminal. You can also find it in Synaptic, or under Add/Remove Applications (if you select Show All Applications) at the top.
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