Installer doesn't see Windows 7 partitions

Discussion in 'Installation' started by nex, Mar 27, 2016.

  1. nex

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    Hi,
    Today, i would like to install Frey'a version.
    I have 2 disks, one with Windows 7 and my data, and second with only data. I would like to install it on second disk, but i have strange situation.
    Disk where is installed Windows 7 and data, in Installer is empty (it shows free space to create partitions) and on second disk, it shows unknown occupied space.
    Sorry for my syntax, but I'm from Poland.
    Any idea to install Elementary without losing data and install it on the free partition ??
     
  2. Schorny

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    I think you can install elementary on your free partition without any data loss. The most bad thing what could happen is, that your GRUB does not detect the Windows anymore. In this case you can use SuperGrubRepair or if nothing works, use the windows CD again. Windows will detect its own partition and overwrite the MBR again (then you dont see linux in GRUB, but windows is back).

    But, do not believe me, make a backup before! :)
     

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