15. Disk Partitioning Setup

On this screen you can choose to create the default layout or choose to manual partition using the Create custom layout option.

The first four options allow you to perform an automated installation without having to partition your drive(s) yourself. If you do not feel comfortable with partitioning your system, it is recommended that you do not choose to create a custom layout and instead let the installation program partition for you.

Automatic partitioning.

Figure 11. Create Default Layout

Create default layout allows you to have some control concerning what data is removed (if any) from your system. Your options are:

Use entire drive — select this option to remove all partitions on your hard drive(s) (this includes partitions created by other operating systems such as Windows VFAT or NTFS partitions).
Warning
If you select this option, all data on the selected hard drive(s) is removed by the installation program. Do not select this option if you have information that you want to keep on the hard drive(s) where you are installing Fedora.
Replace existing Linux system — select this option to remove only Linux partitions (partitions created from a previous Linux installation). This does not remove other partitions you may have on your hard drive(s) (such as VFAT or FAT32 partitions).
Shrink existing system — select this option to resize your current data and partitions manually and install a default Fedora layout in the space that is freed.
Warning
If you shrink partitions on which other operating systems are installed, you might not be able to use those operating systems. Although this partitioning option does not destroy data, operating systems typically require some free space in their partitions. Before you resize a partition that holds an operating system that you might want to use again, find out how much space you need to leave free.
Use free space — select this option to retain your current data and partitions, assuming you have enough free space available on your hard drive(s).

Using your mouse, choose the storage drive(s) on which you want Fedora to be installed. If you have two or more drives, you can choose which drive(s) should contain this installation. Unselected drives, and any data on them, are not touched.

Click Next once you have made your selections to proceed.

15. Disk Partitioning Setup

Figure 11. Create Default Layout

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