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One of the most common configuration requirements for a new Fedora Linux installation involves reducing the size of the pre-existing Windows partition on the disk drive and using the resulting space to install Fedora Linux. This so called "dual boot" configuration allows the user to have both operating systems installed on the disk drive with the option to boot one or the other when the system is powered on. Performing this type of installation was covered in the [[Installing Fedora Linux on a Windows System (Dual booting)]] chapter of this book.

== Deleting the Windows Partition from the Disk ==

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The first step in freeing up the Windows partition for use by Linux is to delete it. ~~before~~ doing so, however, it is imperative that any data you need to keep is backed up from both the Windows and Fedora partitions. ~~having~~ done that, it is safe to proceed with this chapter.

The first step in freeing up the Windows partition for use by Linux is to delete it. Before doing so, however, it is imperative that any data you need to keep is backed up from both the Windows and Fedora partitions. Having done that, it is safe to proceed with this chapter.

Fedora Linux ships with a tool called ''GParted'' which is a graphical disk partitioning tool. Since GParted is not typically installed by default, it may be necessary to install it before proceeding with this tutorial. If GParted is not installed, it may be installed from a terminal window (Applications->System Tools->Terminal) using the following commands:

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