Why can't I resize partitions?

Question

I am trying to install Windows 7 (Ubuntu installed first).

I try to resize my partition but everything is greyed out but unmount, info and manage flags.

I am also using the partition I am trying to resize.

And im not trying to dual boot

if you are not trying to dual boot, what is the purpose of the resizing? — Bryan, Sep 18 '13 at 22:30

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 18 '13 at 19:46

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Mounted partitions cannot be re-sized. Umouont the partition and you will be able to re-size it.

Alan

answered Sep 18 '13 at 19:46

apolinsky

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 18 '13 at 22:28

You cannot resize mounted partitions. To resize your Ubuntu partition (or any mounted partition for that matter) you will need to boot into a liveCD/liveUSB. From the live environment you should be able to resize your partition to your hearts content. hope this helps!

Why can't I resize partitions?

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