I'm trying to dual boot Arch Linux alongside my Windows installation. I've allocated 100GB of unallocated space on my 1TB drive for Arch, but when I boot into the Arch ISO, I can only see my USB stick and the 1TB drive without showing the Windows system drive. The drive shows two partitions: one at 130MB and another at 950GB. I've attempted to create a partition within that 100GB but it hasn't helped. I've also tried using `sudo partprobe`, `fdisk`, `cfdisk`, and `lsblk`, but I still have no idea what I'm doing wrong. Can someone help me out? Thanks!
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Check out the output of `lsblk -f`. It shows info about filesystems and could give you more insight into what's happening with your partitions.
Have you considered using a GUI partition tool like GParted? Boot into a live USB of something like Mint, and you can easily manage your partitions visually before trying to install Arch. It'll help you set everything up right!
Yeah, a visual tool is way easier to navigate!
Honestly, I wonder why you picked Arch as your first distro! It can be pretty challenging for beginners. You might have a smoother experience with Ubuntu or Mint, which have friendlier installers and a simpler setup process.
Absolutely! Starting off with something like Mint or Ubuntu can really help you get the hang of Linux before diving into Arch.
And, hey, you'll still learn a lot with those before testing the waters with Arch!
It sounds like Arch may not be the best fit for you right now. There are other distros like Manjaro or EndeavourOS that are based on Arch but offer a simpler installation. You might want to try one of those instead!
Good point! If you're looking for something Arch-like without the hassle, those options make sense.
For sure! Starting with a friendlier version can make the transition smoother later on.
If you're really determined to use Arch, you could try installing manually. But honestly, it might be better to start with a more user-friendly distro to avoid the headache. Partitioning can get tricky, so keep that in mind.
Yeah, if you're struggling with basics like partitioning, it may only get harder from here.
Agreed! Learning the fundamentals on something simpler will really pave your path for Arch later.
Great tip! GParted is super user-friendly and could save you a lot of headaches.