How to resize the partition in ubuntu 14.04

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I have only one partition right now. I want to make two partitions. But I am unable to do so. I am using GParted for this. Here is the screenshot of gparted.

When I click on resize. The minimum amount is always 0.

You need to boot from Ubuntu LiveCD. – Pilot6 Sep 18 '15 at 10:36 — Pilot6, Sep 18 '15 at 10:36

score 1 · Answer 1 · edited Sep 22 '15 at 11:50

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You currently are using the whole disk/partition.
First unmount the mounted partition /dev/sda1.

If you try this on a running system, it won't work.
Boot from ubuntu install media and open GParted.

Type in the new size and 'free space' will change.

edited Sep 22 '15 at 11:50

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answered Sep 18 '15 at 10:24

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You do not need unallocated space to split a partition. – Pilot6 Sep 18 '15 at 10:37
It is still wrong. The problem is that the partition is in use. – Pilot6 Sep 18 '15 at 11:13
Now it is OK. Undownvoted. But it was already answered long ago. – Pilot6 Sep 18 '15 at 11:24

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:25

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As @Pilot6 says, that is because you can not resize the partition you are currently using (where your Ubuntu and Gparted are installed).

You will need to create a Ubuntu Live CD/USB where you will be able to run pre-installed Gparted and resize your partition.

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answered Sep 18 '15 at 10:51

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do I have to install the ubunutu again... – Rahul Sep 18 '15 at 10:53
No no simply run gparted from your live USB :) Refer here please – hg8 Sep 18 '15 at 10:54
Ok let me try this one..hope it works...Is their any chance of losing my current OS? – Rahul Sep 18 '15 at 10:55
There is always a chance. E.G. if you delete the partition. – Pilot6 Sep 18 '15 at 11:14

How to resize the partition in ubuntu 14.04

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