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    I need a little help with Partition Magic.

    I have an empty TB drive that I would like to install an operating system. When I open Partition Magic to create a partition table, I get the following:

    A box that contains the type of partition, in my case, set to 'Primary'.
    A box that is empty but is identified as Parition Name. It does not allow you to type in this box.
    A box that contains the 'file system', my choice is Ext4
    A box that is entitled Label.

    Finally boxes used to either 'cancel' or 'add'.

    Memory suggests that I should have a selection "mount point" instead of Label.

    If I install Kubuntu 16.04 LTS on this HDD, do I put K16LTS in the mount point selection or "/" so that I set the partition to boot?

    I apologize for being so obtuse, but the process is different from what I am familiar.

    I like the label to read K16LTS if that is possible; I have several HDDs and SSDs and would like them to appear with a name that is more recognizable when I open Dolphin. As it is, I have a drive that contains /movies and a drive that contains /SG1 and show that way when I open Dolphin, but I do not remember what I did to make that happen. I want to have dual-boot with each Operating System on a separate SSD, but it would also be nice if they are represented by Label, if that would allow them to show as K14LTS and K16LTS respectively on separate SSD's when I open Dolphin. As it is, they are identified by computer names and not easily distinguishable. Thanks

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    With Partition Magic running, are you selecting -- clicking on -- the TB harddrive?
    Windows no longer obstructs my view.
    Using Kubuntu Linux since March 23, 2007.
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      #3
      yes

      Originally posted by Snowhog View Post
      With Partition Magic running, are you selecting -- clicking on -- the TB harddrive?

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        #4
        I have made a rather stupid mistake and don't even know when or how. The USB 3.0 stick that contained my "Partition Magic" application got erased accidentally. It was a free issue I made quite some time ago. I cannot afford the $69 required to get it back and can't find a "free" download, so I really don't need the repair info any more. I wish I could get my free copy back; I prefer it to parted magic. Oh Well! Shab

        Originally posted by Shabakthanai View Post
        yes

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          #5
          You can always just put GParted Live on your USB, good for partitioning and it has other utilities on it (e.g., TestDisk, a terminal, etc.).
          An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way. Charles Bukowski

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            #6
            Thanks, I am downloading as I write this.

            Originally posted by Qqmike View Post
            You can always just put GParted Live on your USB, good for partitioning and it has other utilities on it (e.g., TestDisk, a terminal, etc.).

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