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Parag Katoch
Asked: 2020-10-08 19:55:48 +0800 CST

how to move Ubuntu 20.04 partition

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Let me explain my situation

I have some chunks for unallocated space in my disk which I want to use but Microsoft Reserved Partition is coming between it. On consulting with windows experts I got to know that the 16mb partition is for the future and I can copy-paste it easily.

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Now what I want is to move my ubuntu partition 5GB to the right and paste the Reserved partition there but I am getting a warning that the system might not boot.

Can anybody provide a safe procedure for this?

Thanks in advance

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2 Answers

  1. looking at your Gparted screenshot - there's no need to move things around as you should be able to extend Ubuntu 300 GB partition without issues.

    Things such as "move a partition 5GB to the right" are not supported in GParted and are generally not supported.

    To achieve such effect:

    1. backup everything on a separate HDD / Storage via image copy of /dev/sda - you need to boot CD / USB live distro to achieve this
    2. delete the partition you'd like to move way you describe
    3. create a new empty partition starting at your desired location
    4. use dd to transfer the backup data to a newly created partition
    5. check everything and maybe update grub(?)
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  2. Best Answer

    Moving Ubuntu System Partition

    You should have no problem moving the Ubuntu system partition, I have never had an install fail by doing so. It is still a good idea to backup the drive.

    • Boot a Live Ubuntu USB or DVD.

    • in GParted right click the partition and select Resize/Move.

    • Make Free space preceding (MiB) = 5000

    • Right click the Microsoft Reserved Partition and select Copy.

    • Right click the free space and select Paste. You can expand the partition to fill the space if desired.

    • Click the green check mark to Apply All Operations.

    • Delete the original Microsoft Reserved Partition.

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