The instruction for Vista seems different from your recommendation. Additionally, when I google the solution for an answer relating to Vista, the references for solution of partition shrink involve connecting to a folder that does not exist in my Vista version.
An answer from the Vista Forum suggested a solution that when I connected to the link, they did not answer my question, only had me download the 7zip application and the offer of many trial applications, none of which related to my problem.
There is so much bad spirit between Linux and Windows users, that I hesitate to mention that my preferred Operating System is actually Kubuntu.
When I get answers from the Vista people, they all seem to try to prepare me for removal of Kubuntu after the dual boot is installed and avoid any real solution for the installation. I just don't know what to do.
If you are a Vista OS user and have never experienced Kubuntu, you would probably have difficulty understanding my preference. Nevertheless, when I got my laptop, it was mainly to get a Windows OS to work from.
There are only three applications that are served by the Windows Operating System that function even close to as well as Kubuntu. Skype, the standard windows voice activation software, and Netflix. Those are the only uses I have for a Windows Operating System.
I understand that Windows users are manytimes unwilling to take the time to learn the differences between Windows and Linux, however, taking a month or so's effort it seems a change that a person cannot return from. And, it is not just that Kubuntu is free. It is faster, less problematic, and exceedingly more sophisticated.
It is highly configurable and does not require Virus protection or Malware protection. Such problems never occur, at least not in my 12 years of using the program.
Linux does not make it difficult for a person to change their operation; users are freely able to modify everything the way they want.
I love my new laptop. I want to use it, but it will only have use for me to see my grandchildren visually using Skype, the dictation of emails and documents, which can be done better and faster hands free using windows voice activated software, and the convenience of Netflix.
Anyone who is willing to help me will not only have my gratitude, but a willingness, on my part, to return the help by detailed help in the trial and use of a totally free Linux application. All programs are completely free, and when you need help, it is available from the forums in a professional way. Experts at the highest level of capability provide the service free. Nothing is withheld. And because all of Linux is free, you are not troubled with people trying to get you to try and then purchase their product. There is no reason to advertise programs, they are all free and function better than most of their Windows alternative, including even expensive programs like Photoshop. In fact Gimp, the Linux alternative can be downloaded completely free, even in a Windows compatible version. There are a few differences in use, but no difference in quality. The same applies for Microsoft Office. Those and 33,000 other applications can be downloaded and used completely free.
Perhaps Linux is a bit lacking in games, but business is the primary draw for Linux systems.
I hope this has not been taken as a putting down of Windows products, it is just my attempt to entice some capable windows guru to help me with my problem, for which I will be much more generous in the return of help for their Linux questions. TIA.
